Gov. DeSantis signs 6-week abortion ban (AP)

“With the passage of the Heartbeat Protection Act, life is better respected and protected in the early stages of development,” the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops said in a statement.

“While the bill contains exceptions to the six-week abortion ban, including for rape, incest or human trafficking, it remains a tremendous improvement over current law, the bishops continued. “As we look forward to a time when all abortions are unthinkable as well as illegal, we know that when this law’s abortion limits take effect tens of thousands of lives will be saved.”