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A receptionist at Planned Parenthood Spokane talks to a coworker. Photo by Rachel Sun

Impacts of Texas-like Abortion Law In Idaho

Listen: Reporter Rachel Sun on the impact of planned restrictive abortion laws in Idaho / Runtime: 1:56This piece was originally published March 11, 2022.…

President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, shown here on Jan. 20, 2021, attend Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle during Inauguration Day ceremonies in Washington, D.C. CREDIT: Evan Vucci/AP

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After Debate On President Biden's Abortion Views, U.S. Bishops Vote To Rethink Communion Rules

After a contentious debate, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has voted to move forward with a process that could call into question the eligibility of politicians like President Joe Biden to receive Communion.

Joe and Jill Biden attend Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday morning before his inauguration. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images

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Joe Biden Is Catholic. He Also Supports Abortion Rights. Here's What That Could Mean

Joe Biden is only the second Catholic president of the United States. He's also a supporter of abortion rights — a position at odds with official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.