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Pro-life laws are ‘extremist hate,’ UN official says

Jun 4, 2019

Efforts to restrict abortion in the U.S. have drawn strong denunciations from a senior United Nations official, who called recent pro-life... Read more

The March for Life in Washington, D.C., Jan. 27, 2017.

Despite concerns about Missouri abortion clinic, judge keeps it open for now

Jun 1, 2019

A judge’s temporary restraining order has prevented the closure of the last abortion clinic in Missouri for now, but the... Read more

Mexican bishops oppose bill to expand legal abortion

Jun 1, 2019

Three bishops expressed their opposition to a bill that would expand the legalization of abortion in Hidalgo state in Mexico.  Read more

Archbishop Robert Carlson.

'A giant step forward': Archbishop applauds Missouri abortion ban

May 28, 2019

Banning abortion after eight weeks of pregnancy is a “giant step forward for the pro-life movement,” Archbishop Robert J. Carlson... Read more

Supreme Court upholds Indiana fetal remains rule, but stops short of major abortion ruling

May 28, 2019

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld part of an Indiana law requiring aborted babies to be cremated or buried,... Read more

Chemical abortions may be slowing the decline in US abortions

May 23, 2019

By Perry West

While the number of abortions procured in the US has steadily declined in recent decades, recent data indicate that this... Read more

Argentina Doctor Leandro Rodríguez Lastra.

Argentinian doctor convicted of refusing to perform abortion

May 22, 2019

Dr. Leandro Rodríguez Lastra, an OB-GYN in Argentina, was found guilty on Monday of having prevented an abortion, after he... Read more

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