Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy's announcement that he will retire has catapulted Roe v. Wade into the news. Pro-abortion groups are pulling out all the stops to urge the U.S. Senate to reject any nominee who does not promise to publicly endorse Roe. And they are misrepresenting the legal and social reality of Roe and what would happen if it is overturned.

The upcoming Supreme Court vacancy provides us with an occasion requiring focused prayer. The USCCB does not support or oppose the confirmation of any presidential nominee. However, given this historic moment, the U.S. bishops are urging all people of good will to pray for nine weeks—starting Friday—that a change in the U.S. Supreme Court may move our nation closer to the day when every human being is protected in law and welcomed in life.

Acts of Reparation (Choose one.)

• Join in the nine-week Novena for the Legal Protection of Human Life by signing up at www.usccb.org/pray.   
• Choose one day this week to offer a fast for the intention of the novena. (Get information and ideas for fasting.)
• Urge Congress to stand up for fairness and life in filling the vacancy on the Supreme Court. Send your Senators a message today at https://bit.ly/2Lif0Kh! Then share on social media to encourage others to join you.

One Step Further

Read “Roe v. Wade: Questions and Answers” to learn little known truths about Roe v. Wade.