Federal judge temporarily blocks enforcement against four Catholic orders as state's assisted suicide law nears effect.

"As our state enters this new era of assisted death on demand, the Bishops ask all New Yorkers to pray for those facing difficult health crises, depression, disability, and the end-of-life. They also ask for prayers that our state citizens reject the Culture of Death and embrace a Culture of Life," said Dennis Poust, executive director of NYSCC.

In the book's foreword, the Pope warns that conflict now touches 103 countries worldwide.

Four Catholic orders and the Diocese of Rockville Centre ask a federal court to block New York's new assisted suicide law.

Bishops' conference asks regulators to promote restorative treatments over fertility procedure.