Abortion in the United States
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Coalition of faith groups side with nuns in religious freedom case before Supreme Court
The Anglican nuns and religious groups are suing the state of New York after it mandated employers to cover abortions... Read more
Kamala Harris rejects religious exemptions for abortion laws: ‘That cannot be negotiable’
“I don’t think we should be making concessions when we’re talking about a fundamental freedom to make decisions about your... Read more
Voters in Nebraska will have a choice between two competing abortion measures
Chelsey Youman of Human Coalition Action on “EWTN News In Depth” said that amid a “disinformation” campaign, Nebraska is “fighting... Read more
Montana becomes an abortion battleground state with advocacy groups spending millions
If passed, the initiative would amend the state constitution “to expressly provide a right to make and carry out decisions... Read more
Florida pro-abortion amendment poised to fail
Here’s a roundup of abortion-related developments that took place across the country this week. Read more
March for Life unveils new theme emphasizing hope amid defeats for pro-life movement
The 52nd annual March for Life will be held on Jan. 24, 2025, at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Read more
Scientists sue publisher for retracting studies showing dangers of abortion pill
A suit against Sage Publications, filed on Oct. 3 in California, alleges that the researchers’ studies were retracted simply because... Read more
Did Tim Walz allow abortion for any reason up to birth? Here’s what the law he signed says
As governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz has signed several far-reaching abortion laws that have significantly expanded abortion in that state. Read more
Pro-life advocates bear witness at Ohio March for Life in Columbus
Photos and videos posted on social media show marchers holding handmade signs on the theme “With Every Woman, for Every... Read more
Melania Trump frustrates pro-life movement with abortion support
“A woman’s fundamental right of individual liberty, to her own life, grants her the authority to terminate her pregnancy if... Read more
Bishop’s message to women contemplating abortion: ‘Go to any Catholic church’
Here’s a roundup of the latest developments in the U.S. regarding abortion and pro-life issues. Read more
California Catholic hospital apologizes after lawsuit claims it denied pregnant woman care
“While elective abortions are not performed in Providence facilities, we do not deny emergency care,” a Providence St. Joseph Hospital... Read more
Georgia judge’s blocking of 6-week abortion law is ‘terrible step backwards,’ bishops say
In the 26-page ruling, Judge Robert McBurney said the six-week law and any pre-viability abortion restriction is arbitrary and unconstitutional. Read more
Where abortion is on the ballot, Catholic bishops issue calls for action
To Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila as well as many other bishops, it is a matter of getting the word out... Read more
Four U.S. Senate races to watch: Can Democrats hold on to their majority in November?
For the Democrats to hold on to their majority, all of their incumbents need to be reelected and they need... Read more
Pro-life group launches ad debunking false claim that Georgia abortion law killed women
Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America said the two women were victims of “reckless misinformation” being spread by Democrats about Georgia’s... Read more
Law protecting life at conception officially repealed by North Dakota court
Here’s a roundup of the latest developments in the U.S. regarding abortion and pro-life issues. Read more
Doctors dispute claim raised at Senate hearing that pro-life laws are killing women
Dr. Christina Francis testified that pro-abortion misinformation, not pro-life laws, is responsible for “dangerous” delays in women receiving emergency care. Read more
Harris calls for end to Senate filibuster to pass ‘abortion rights’ legislation
Harris said eliminating the filibuster rule would allow for the passage of “protections for reproductive freedom” with votes by a... Read more
What does the Catholic Church teach about voting? A CNA explainer
The Catholic Church does not dictate to Catholics how they should vote but it does provide guiding principles for making... Read more
