Catholic Bishops Reduce Anti-Abortion Donations Amid Changing Public Sentiment

- Catholic bishops have donated just over $1 million to anti-abortion campaigns this year.
- Only three states received donations: $30,000 in Missouri, $50,000 in Colorado, and $900,000 in Florida.
- Opposing campaigns raised tens of millions less than abortion rights campaigns, with $32 million in Arizona.
- Abortion rights have won in all six states with ballot measures since 2022.
- Bishops are framing amendments as too extreme, arguing they allow greater access.
- There is a growing recognition of the disconnect between bishops and lay Catholics' beliefs.
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