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New Senate majority leader John Thune an ‘unwavering defender of life’

Nov 15, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

A pro-life advocacy group is lauding the GOP’s recent election of South Dakota Sen. John Thune as Republican majority leader... Read more

A pro-life sign is seen on a roadside in Agnew, Nebraska, on May 14, 2024.

3 states reject pro-abortion ballot measures while 7 other states expand abortion

Nov 6, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

The rejection of pro-abortion measures in three states on Tuesday represent the first victories at the ballot box for pro-life... Read more

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‘Profoundly relieved’: Major abortion amendment in Florida fails to pass

Nov 5, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The failure of Amendment 4 offers a sharp rebuke to the pro-abortion lobby, which poured more than $100 million into... Read more

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Young mother jailed for 3.5 years for blocking abortion entrance

Oct 18, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Bevelyn Beatty Williams reported to the Federal Correctional Institution in Aliceville, Alabama, after the judge denied her appeal request. Read more

The Massachusetts State House.

Pregnancy centers sue Massachusetts for taxpayer-funded ‘campaign of intimidation’

Aug 29, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Here’s a roundup of the latest developments in the U.S. regarding abortion and pro-life issues. Read more

“This is about enshrining second- and third trimester-abortion and forcing taxpayers to fund abortion,” said Kelsey Pritchard, director of state public affairs at Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, during an Aug. 22, 2024, interview on "EWTN Pro-Life Weekly."

With abortion on the ballot in 9 states, pro-life supporters ‘need to be engaged,’ leader says

Aug 23, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Abortion is currently on the ballot in Montana, Nevada, Colorado, Arizona, South Dakota, Missouri, New York, Maryland, Florida, and potentially... Read more

Longtime pro-life advocate Lynn Dyer places a sign that reads “Life Never a Mistake” on public property in front of Camelback Family Planning, an abortion clinic in Phoenix, on April 18, 2024.

Arizona Supreme Court says state can use ‘unborn human’ in abortion vote explainer

Aug 15, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Here’s a roundup of pro-life-related developments in the U.S. this week. Read more

Planned Parenthood offices in SoHo, New York, Oct, 5, 2019.

Planned Parenthood of New York scales back abortions, citing financial problems

Aug 8, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Here’s a roundup of pro-life-related developments in the U.S. this week. Read more

Three attacks against the Rome headquarters of the Italian pro-life center Pro Vita & Famiglia have taken place in the last month alone.

Italian pro-life association suffers spate of attacks against its headquarters

Jun 10, 2024

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

The Rome-based pro-life organization Pro Vita & Famiglia has been the target of multiple acts of vandalism. Read more

Participants in a pro-life rally hold signs in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on June 24, 2023, at a rally marking the first anniversary of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade.

Knights of Columbus poll: Two-thirds of Americans support some abortion restrictions

Jan 18, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

About two-thirds of Americans support some level of government restrictions on abortion, according to a recent poll released by the... Read more

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Here’s every state where abortion is on the ballot in 2024

Dec 28, 2023

By Daniel Payne, Jonah McKeown

While all eyes are on the 2024 presidential matchup, there are also numerous efforts by abortion activists to add “abortion... Read more

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Pro-life movement steps up ground efforts to defeat Ohio abortion amendment

Oct 20, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

“We’re really running a full-scale presidential-level campaign here in Ohio, leaving no stone unturned,” one pro-life activist said. Read more

Ultrasound of baby at 12 weeks.

Facility-based abortions drop 30% in North Carolina after 12-week abortion ban, data show

Oct 17, 2023

By Matt McDonald

In May the state Legislature enacted a bill largely banning abortions after 12 weeks, with some exceptions. The state’s previous... Read more

The March for Life in Washington, D.C., Jan. 22, 2015.

Republicans attempting to move away from ‘pro-life’ terminology: ‘Need to be specific’

Sep 8, 2023

By Daniel Payne

In a recent closed-door session, Senate Republicans discussed polling numbers showing voters “reacting differently” to terms like “pro-life” and “pro-choice.” Read more

Sisters Vanessa Pagano (left) and Nichole Pagano, who are both students at Hunterdon Central Regional High School and attended an unsanctioned pro-abortion rally at the school in order to stand up for the unborn with a pro-life sign.

Catholic pro-life student attacked at public school, school criticized for lack of protection

May 26, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

Nichole Pagano said that students ‘came at me all up in my face, verbally screaming at me, and physically even... Read more

Pro-choice messages projected onto the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2022.

Cardinal Gregory criticizes activist group's 'antics' at basilica on eve of March for Life

Jan 21, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, responded strongly Friday to an activist group's projection of pro-choice messages on the facade... Read more

Twitter post by Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco on Jan. 20, 2022, reacting to an activist group's projection of pro-choice messages on the facade of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.

Activist group projects pro-choice messages on Washington basilica on eve of March for Life

Jan 20, 2022

By Joe Bukuras, Shannon Mullen

In a provocative act on the eve of the annual March for Life, an activist group projected pro-choice messages on... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia speaks at the Holy See press office, March 25, 2014.

Archbishop Chaput: Abortion a perverse ‘sacrament' for Democratic Party leaders

Jun 10, 2019

Joe Biden, the former senator and vice president and now a Democratic presidential hopeful, once represented a more moderate position... Read more

The office of the Taoiseach in Dublin, Ireland.

Report: Pro-choice Irish pol denied Eucharist

Jan 28, 2019

A pro-choice Irish legislator has been denied the reception of Holy Communion, after he announced that he had voted in... Read more

A woman looks at a sonogram image of her unborn baby.

Abortion's grim reality may explain 'pro-choice' label drop

Jul 31, 2014

Abortion advocates' recent shift away from the term “pro-choice” could be due to improving medicine and technology showing the harsh... Read more