Abortion in the United States
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Cardinal O'Malley calls pro-life movement to grow in faith
Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley of Boston encouraged pro-life pilgrims from across America to deepen their faith, explaining that a culture... Read more
Strong college presence expected at March for Life
Catholic colleges and universities will be well-represented at this year’s March for Life, according to announcements by pro-life campus groups... Read more
Vatican council supports US bishops in pro-life stance
The president of the Pontifical Council for the Family has written to several U.S. bishops to express his support for... Read more
Lawmakers lament 40 years of legalized abortion
Pro-life politicians from across the country reflected on four decades of legal abortion in America, offering prayers and the promise... Read more
After 40 years of abortion, bishops voice sorrow, hope
Church leaders across the U.S. expressed both grief and renewed determination on the 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision... Read more
Women recount pain, suffering following abortions
Forty years after abortion was legalized throughout America, women who have been victims of the procedure are speaking out about... Read more
Cardinal finds prayer, penance needed for end of abortion
Prayers and penitential hearts must be at the foundation of efforts to restore a genuine respect for life in America,... Read more
Hundreds convene in Denver to urge respect for life
Hundreds of pro-life advocates gathered on the west steps of the Colorado capitol on Sunday for the March for Life... Read more
Pew survey on abortion attitudes criticized as misleading
A U.S. pro-life leader says a new study showing alleged support for legalized abortion among Americans is in fact exaggerated... Read more
Facebook abortion ads prompt call for pro-life action
Facebook must be called on to refuse abortion ads that target U.K. women, says a pro-life leader who warns the... Read more
Planned Parenthood abortion numbers rise, other services fall
A Planned Parenthood report showing an increase in abortions and decrease in other health services is leading to questions over... Read more
Cardinal Dolan decries proposal to expand abortion access
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York expressed “great disappointment” in Gov. Andrew Cuomo's announcement to move forward with the... Read more
Irish pro-lifers: abortion legislation will have election consequences
Pro-life leaders in Ireland have warned that the Fine Gael-run government’s introduction of legislation to legalize abortion will have consequences... Read more
Irish bishops say legalizing abortion will harm care for moms
The archbishops of Ireland say the government's consideration of legalizing abortion would harm the country's world-renowned health care practices for... Read more
Uruguayan doctors say abortion norms fail to respect conscience rights
Nearly one hundred doctors in Uruguay filed a lawsuit on Dec. 7, arguing that the country's new abortion norms to... Read more
Irish pro-lifers hold vigil against abortion legislation
Thousands of Irish pro-life demonstrators packed the street outside of the Dáil Eireann in Dublin for a Vigil for Life... Read more
Lila Rose spreading her US pro-life work to Europe
A young pro-life American activist is expanding her work overseas after speaking at her first international conference in France. Read more
Pro-life leaders ask GOP to stand strong on abortion
Top pro-life advocates are calling on the Republican Party to maintain its pro-life stance despite calls from some to back... Read more
Irish pro-life group insists abortion on demand is likely
An Irish pro-life group has reiterated its opposition to proposed new regulations or laws on abortion, warning that these would... Read more
Drop in abortion numbers could reflect changing attitudes
A new government report estimates the number of U.S. abortions dropped five percent in 2009, drawing praise from pro-life advocates... Read more
