Faith groups speak out on both sides of abortion ballot measures nationwide
October 17, 2026 at 6:02 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Faith groups across the political spectrum are speaking out on abortion-related ballot measures in Idaho, Missouri, Nevada and Virginia, according to the Salt Lake Tribune. Religious organizations are taking positions on both sides of the various state initiatives.
The Tribune's report examines what different faith communities are saying about the measures. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated $1 million to oppose Idaho's abortion rights measure, as previously reported.
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