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\n The scene outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., after the court released its decision in the Dobbs abortion case on June 24, 2022. \/ Credit: Katie Yoder\/CNA<\/span>\n<\/div>\n

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 24, 2025 \/ 15:47 pm (CNA).<\/p>\n

Three years after the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade<\/a> with the Dobbs decision, American Catholic bishops are celebrating<\/a> the anniversary of the pro-life victory but also reminding the faithful that more work is needed to foster a culture of life.<\/p>\n

\u201cDespite the good that Dobbs decision accomplished, the battle for life is far from over,\u201d Bishop Daniel Thomas, the chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops\u2019 (USCCB) Committee on Pro-life Activities, said in a June 24 statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cI urge all Catholics to engage their elected officials on all issues that threaten the gift of human life, in particular the threat of abortion,\u201d Thomas said.<\/p>\n

Thomas noted that the Supreme Court\u2019s decision on June 24, 2022, \u201cended nearly 50 years of virtually unlimited, nationwide abortion,\u201d adding that \u201chope had never been lost in God\u2019s power to right that wrong and accomplish what the world believed to be impossible.\u201d<\/p>\n

From 1973 until 2022, the Supreme Court recognized a constitutional right to obtain an abortion and prevented states from enacting pro-life protections for the unborn. Overturning that decision now allows both the states \u2014 and the federal government \u2014 to restrict or even prohibit abortion through legislation.<\/p>\n

Thomas wrote that the decision also \u201cpaved the way for pro-life victories nationally,\u201d pointing out that Congress is currently considering<\/a> language in the budget bill to end federal Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements for Planned Parenthood and \u201cother organizations whose abortion profiteering harms women and babies.\u201d<\/p>\n

As the Church celebrates the Jubilee Year of Hope<\/a> throughout 2025, the bishop reminded Catholic parishes to continue efforts that \u201cwelcome, embrace, and accompany women facing unexpected or challenging pregnancies\u201d and to share \u201cChrist\u2019s message of mercy with all who are suffering in the aftermath of an abortion.\u201d He referenced two initiatives: Walking with Moms in Need<\/a> y Project Rachel<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we move forward in hope, may we be united in our efforts to protect God\u2019s gift of life, in every stage and circumstance,\u201d Thomas concluded.<\/p>\n

Arlington, Virginia, Bishop Michael Burbidge \u2014 a consultant to the USCCB\u2019s pro-life committee and its former chair \u2014 in a June 24 statement<\/a> similarly celebrated the anniversary as a \u201cdeliverance from the injustice\u201d of Roe but also cautioned that \u201cthe tragic effects of Roe remain.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAbortion and other violations of human dignity continue to threaten the sanctity of life of millions of our brothers and sisters,\u201d Burbidge said. \u201cWe pray and work for the day that American law truly upholds equal justice for all, which includes equal protection of the law for every member of the human family.\u201d<\/p>\n

Several states have adopted amendments<\/a> to their state constitutions to establish a right to abortion after the Supreme Court decision, and there is currently an effort in Virginia<\/a> to do the same.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll Catholics in the Diocese of Arlington and others of goodwill are morally responsible for peaceful advocacy, virtuous political engagement, and fervent prayer that may save our Commonwealth from the social injustice of abortion,\u201d Burbidge said. \u201cIf abortion is ever enshrined in Virginia\u2019s constitution, we must humbly ask God for the courage, prudence, and wisdom necessary to overcome such an injustice by his amazing grace.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pro-life battles ahead<\/h2>\n

In the three years since Dobbs, 12 states have enacted laws prohibiting nearly all abortions and another seven states have put restrictions on abortion, outlawing the procedure at an earlier stage in pregnancy than Roe allowed.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, some states have eased rules about abortion, with nearly a dozen adopting amendments to their state constitutions establishing a legal right to abortion. <\/p>\n

House and Senate Democrats held news conferences on the third anniversary of the Dobbs decision to convey their support for legislation that would legalize abortion nationwide and override state-level pro-life laws. Previous federal legislative efforts have been unsuccessful amid Republican opposition.<\/p>\n

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said during a news conference<\/a> that \u201ctoday marks a grim anniversary\u201d and said Senate Democrats \u201cwill continue to stand together and fight back against Republicans in every single way\u201d with efforts to legalize abortion nationwide and halt efforts to strip funding from Planned Parenthood.<\/p>\n

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries similarly called the 2022 decision<\/a> \u201cone of the most unconscionable and un-American decisions in the history of the United States of America\u201d and said House Democrats \u201care here to fight back\u201d with legislation to legalize abortion nationwide and other efforts.<\/p>\n

Many pro-life organizations remain active on the state and federal level as these legislative battles over abortion continue. Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America (SBA), a national pro-life organization, held a news conference the day before the anniversary to discuss the ongoing efforts. <\/p>\n

\u201cIf you\u2019d been living a couple of decades ago, you would never have predicted that anything close would come to where we sit right now, celebrating the overturn of Roe and the potential defunding of Planned Parenthood and the rest of the big abortion lobby,\u201d SBA President Marjorie Dannenfelser said during the news conference on June 23.<\/p>\n

Dannenfelser highlighted many of the state-level wins but noted that most states still allow abortion until the point of viability and several states permit abortion until the moment of birth<\/a> for any reason. She said SBA field teams are supporting pro-life candidates in several swing states for the midterm elections.<\/p>\n

\u201cA human rights movement needs teeth,\u201d Dannenfelser added. \u201cIt needs ground game. It needs to win elections.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The scene outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., after the court released its decision in the Dobbs abortion case on June 24, 2022. \/ Credit: Katie Yoder\/CNA Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 24, 2025 \/ 15:47 pm (CNA). Three years after the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. 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