Massachusetts bishops issue rebuke after governor cites Catholic faith in support of abortion law

The Catholic bishops of Massachusetts have rebuked Gov. Maura Healey for enacting an unrestricted abortion bill into law and citing her Catholic faith while doing so.

On Nov. 6, Healey attached an emergency preamble to an all-nine-months abortion bill she signed Aug. 10, which under the state constitution made the new law take effect immediately .

Her action also prevented the suspension of the new abortion law pending a statewide referendum on it expected in November 2028.

In a 1,400-word Substack article , Healey justified her decision to enact the abortion bill immediately, citing her Catholicism.

“I am Catholic, and my faith is an important part of who I am. It has shaped my understanding of service, responsibility and our obligation to care for others. My faith teaches me to meet people with compassion, respect their dignity, and approach suffering with humility,” Healey wrote.

“I am also Governor for people of every faith and belief,” she continued. “My responsibility is to ensure that every family can make deeply personal medical decisions according to their own circumstances, values and the guidance of their doctors.”

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