Abortion
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Planned Parenthood of New York scales back abortions, citing financial problems
Here’s a roundup of pro-life-related developments in the U.S. this week. Read more
Significant rise in unsupervised abortions in 2023, new study finds
There was a significant increase in unsupervised abortion attempts from 2021 to 2023, a new study by the American Medical... Read more
Pregnancy center sues California attorney general for ‘attack’ on free exercise of religion
Here’s a roundup of pro-life-related developments in the U.S. this week. Read more
Abortion makes men ‘more free,’ Pete Buttigieg says
Pro-life advocates reacting to Pete Buttigieg’s comments said he put his finger on a problem with abortion: sex without responsibility. Read more
Pro-life roundup: Harris pledges to restore Roe v. Wade
Since replacing Joe Biden as the presumptive presidential nominee for the Democratic party, Kamala Harris has made abortion a major... Read more
Kamala Harris’ record on Catholic issues: what you need to know
Throughout her career, Kamala Harris has taken a variety of stances that could pose problems for Catholic voters, a key... Read more
Pro-life sidewalk counselors appeal to Supreme Court for stronger free speech protections
Coalition Life petitioned the Supreme Court this week to consider its lawsuit against the City of Carbondale, Illinois. Read more
Pro-life roundup: Trump says abortion ‘will never be a federal issue again’
In an interview this week former president Donald Trump reasserted his stance that abortion is exclusively a state issue and... Read more
Florida warns abortion amendment might ‘negatively affect’ state’s economy
The state Financial Impact Estimating Conference approved a “financial impact” statement to be placed on the ballot alongside the abortion... Read more
Puebla state in Mexico decriminalizes abortion, archdiocese responds
In a statement posted on Facebook the same day, the Archdiocese of Puebla expressed “its most profound sadness” after the... Read more
Republicans demand answers after leaked Army briefing labels pro-lifers ‘terrorists’
“The American people deserve to be assured that these slides truly do not reflect the Army’s views,” said one letter,... Read more
Appeals court refuses to reinstate Oklahoma federal grants in abortion referral dispute
The state in November filed a lawsuit against the HHS after the Biden administration suspended “millions of dollars” in Title... Read more
Polish lawmakers narrowly defeat effort to decriminalize abortion assistance
Under current law, women do not face criminal penalties for seeking or receiving an illegal abortion. Read more
Pro-life roundup: Arkansas abortion amendment disqualified
Here’s a roundup of abortion-related developments that took place in the U.S. this week. Read more
Italy’s prime minister proposes aid for women in financial straits who reject abortion
This initiative offers aid of 1,000 euros (about $1,082) for five years to Italian women who decide to continue with... Read more
‘Worst platform I’ve ever seen’: Conservatives slam Republicans for softening pro-life stance
The National Conservatism Conference’s panel “Beyond Dobbs” focused on the political landscape in the post-Roe v. Wade era. Read more
Republicans remove ‘right to life’ plank from party platform
The platform is an aspirational document that is drafted and approved by party delegates during election years. It is meant... Read more
Proposed Arkansas abortion ballot measure is ‘extreme,’ ‘unsafe,’ critics warn
The ballot measure proposes an amendment that would enshrine abortion as a right in the state constitution for the first... Read more
‘Black day for democracy’: German pro-lifers condemn ‘censorship zones’
The proposed Pregnancy Conflict Act claims to protect pregnant women from what supporters call “sidewalk harassment” by pro-life activists. Read more
Wisconsin Catholics, bishop voice support for life as swing state wrestles with abortion
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election heats up, a Wisconsin bishop is calling on President Joe Biden to consider “the... Read more
