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Pope Francis: We have a duty to help women accept the gift of life
Pope Francis said Sunday that governments and civil society have a fundamental duty to help ensure that women are able... Read more
Catholic scholars sign essay on advancing culture that puts ‘life at the center’
Nearly 30 prominent Catholic scholars have signed on to an essay calling for advancing “a Catholic vision of the human... Read more
Group behind abortion initiative sues Ohio over use of ‘unborn child’ in ballot language
The ballot language states the proposed amendment would prohibit abortion restrictions “before an unborn child is determined to be viable.” Read more
UK Catholic bishop speaks out after woman with Down syndrome loses abortion law appeal
In a ruling on Nov. 25, the Court of Appeal ruled that the UK abortion law did not discriminate against... Read more
UK woman praying in public asked to ‘move on’ by local authorities
Concerns about religious freedom in the UK are intensifying after local council officers confronted a woman on the south coast... Read more
English town forbids making sign of the cross, using holy water near abortion center
The Council of Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole in southern England has drawn red lines around an abortion provider and designated... Read more
Leading laywoman and Co-President of German 'Synodal Way' calls for 'nationwide provision of abortion'
A leading laywoman and co-president of the German "Synodal Way" has demanded that "abortion be made available nationwide". Read more
Puerto Rican Senate passes bill banning abortion after 22 weeks
If passed in the House, the bill will go to the desk of the governor of Puerto Rico for his... Read more
Supreme Court poised to hear biggest challenge to Roe v Wade in 48 years
Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Mississippi’s lone abortion clinic, presented its legal argument Monday for why the U.S. Supreme Court should... Read more
Pope Francis tells diplomats 'right to life' is a foundational human right
Pope Francis told diplomats at the Vatican Monday that it is “painful” for him to see more countries move away... Read more
Lawsuit over NY abortion law says it could help enable domestic abuse
A lawsuit was filed Tuesday against the state of New York over its 2019 law legalizing some abortions throughout pregnancy. Read more
New Jersey bill would preserve abortion protections, even if Roe overturned
As change on the US Supreme Court puts the future of legal abortion in doubt, some political leaders in New... Read more
Cardinal Parolin urges UN to return to founding ideals
The Vatican Secretary of State asked the United Nations Monday to return to its founding ideals to protect the common... Read more
ACLU lawsuit targets 'sanctuary cities' for the unborn
The American Civil Liberties Union on Tuesday filed lawsuits against seven Texas cities that have declared themselves “sanctuary cities” for... Read more
Parents of comatose girl in UK may take her abroad for treatment, court rules
The High Court of Justice ruled Thursday that the parents of Tafida Raqeeb may take her to Italy for medical... Read more
UK High Court to hear case on medical treatment of Tafida Raqeeb
The High Court has agreed to hear in September a bid from the parents of Tafida Raqeeb to take her... Read more
English bishop: Let's be cautious responding to comatose girl's situation
The English and Welsh bishops' representative on life issues urged Thursday that the public be reserved in judgement on the... Read more
Parents petition UK court to move comatose daughter to Italy
Parents of a comatose five-year-old are attempting to move their child to Italy from a London hospital after doctors in... Read more
Say Mass for Vincent Lambert, Paris archbishop tells priests
The Archbishop of Paris, Michael Aupetit, has asked priests of his archdiocese to offer Mass for the intention of Vincent... Read more
Vermont bill would bar any government restrictions on abortion
A bill was introduced in the Vermont House of Representatives Tuesday that would prohibit public entities from interfering with or... Read more
