Missouri Bishops urge Catholics to vote yes on Amendment 3

The Catholic bishops of Missouri are urging voters to support Amendment 3 on November 3. In a statement from the Missouri Catholic Conference, the bishops said the amendment would repeal parts of a 2024 measure that established a broad right to abortion in the state constitution.

The bishops stated that Amendment 3 would restore protections for women and unborn babies by allowing the state to require health and safety standards for clinics and safeguard parental rights. They noted the amendment would substantially limit abortion while maintaining medical access for emergencies, ectopic pregnancies, and miscarriages.

The amendment also seeks to prohibit gender-transition procedures, such as surgeries, puberty blockers, and cross-sex hormones, for minors in the state constitution. While the bishops acknowledged the amendment is not perfect, they described it as a significant step toward protecting women and children in Missouri.