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Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards.

Democratic governor of Louisiana says he will sign heartbeat bill

May 21, 2019

The governor of Louisiana - a Catholic Democrat - says he will sign a bill banning abortions after the detection... Read more

President Donald Trump.

Trump insists abortion laws must allow exceptions for rape, incest

May 20, 2019

President Donald Trump over the weekend admonished pro-life advocates seeking to make abortion illegal in all cases. He called for... Read more

Matt Bevin speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference at Liberty University, 2019.

‘Stand firm for life against the evil opposing it’ Kentucky governor says

May 17, 2019

Gov. Matt Bevin made the call during as states across the country continue to debate abortion related legislation.  Read more

Pro-life doctors: Despite Ohio bill, there is no procedure to save ectopic pregnancies

May 16, 2019

An Ohio bill seeking to limit insurance coverage of non-lifesaving abortions erroneously states that a procedure exists in which a... Read more

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

College student cited for assault after punching pro-life activist

May 7, 2019

A college student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was arrested for assault after reportedly attacking the... Read more

March for Life participants in Colombia.

March for Life events throughout Colombia draws thousands

May 6, 2019

Thousands attended pro-life marches in cities across Colombia on May 4, under the theme “I choose both lives.”  Read more

Alive in New York, 4D ultrasound in Times Square. Image: YouTube/ChurchPop

Times Square ultrasound draws thousands

May 6, 2019

In addition to the ultrasound, the event included musical performances and speeches from pro-life advocates.  Read more

Catholic Charities defends serving teen trafficking victims without abortion

May 2, 2019

By Jonah McKeown

Catholic Charities of the East Bay (CCEB) in California is remaining firm in its conviction against referring teenage victims of... Read more

The House of Parliament in London.

British parliamentary committee urges action on N Ireland abortion law

Apr 25, 2019

A committee of the British parliament has said Westminster should bypass Northern Ireland's self-governance to clarify the region's abortion law.  Read more

President Donald Trump.

Abortion language nixed from UN resolution after Trump admin threatens veto

Apr 24, 2019

Language referring to abortion was removed from a United Nations resolution on the care of sexual abuse survivors in wartime,... Read more

The March for Life before the Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., Jan. 27, 2017.

Pro-lifers join Good Friday prayers to abortion clinic witness

Apr 19, 2019

A pro-life group is coordinating ecumenical Good Friday services and Ways of the Cross outside of abortion clinics in more... Read more

Oklahoma advances abortion drug reversal bill. Is it well-founded?

Apr 18, 2019

Oklahoma legislators have passed a bill requiring physicians to tell women that a drug-induced abortion procedure can be reversed, but... Read more

New Jersey governor Phil Murphy at the 2018 Ripple Of Hope Awards.

Catholic governor signs assisted suicide law 'after careful prayer'

Apr 15, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

Gov. Phil Murphy signed the Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act into law on April 15, as... Read more

Ohio passes twice-vetoed law to ban abortions after fetal heartbeat

Apr 11, 2019

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on Thursday signed a law banning abortion if a fetal heartbeat can be detected. Former Governor... Read more

South Korea flag.

South Korea's abortion ban could be overturned this week

Apr 10, 2019

By Courtney Mares

A pro-life doctor in South Korea is asking the international community for prayers, as the country’s constituional court considers whether... Read more

Abortion takes center stage in state legislatures

Apr 9, 2019

By Kevin J. Jones

With 2019 well underway, states across the country have seen an increase in bills related to abortion, as pro-life advocates... Read more

Appeals court upholds Kentucky ultrasound abortion law

Apr 5, 2019

A federal appeals court has upheld a Kentucky law requiring that abortion doctors show ultrasound images of the baby to... Read more

Alabama bill would ban all abortions except for 'serious health risk'

Apr 3, 2019

By Perry West

New legislation in Alabama would ban all abortions in the state, except in cases where the mother faces a “serious... Read more

Movie still courtesy of Unplanned.

'Unplanned' star opens up about her own unplanned pregnancy

Mar 29, 2019

Ashley Bratcher, star of the film Unplanned, opened up about her own unplanned pregnancy during an interview Thursday on EWTN... Read more

Alec Baldwin, who is among those threating a boycott of the state of Georgia, takes part in the We Stand United Rally in NYC, Jan. 19, 2017.

Prominent actors threaten boycott of Georgia over heartbeat abortion bill

Mar 28, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

A group of actors are threatening to boycott the state of Georgia should its governor sign a bill banning abortion... Read more