Abortion in the United States
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Woman arrested while praying silently outside abortion clinic charged with ‘intimidation’
Isabel Vaughan-Spruce is accused of “protesting and engaging in an act that is intimidating to service users.” Read more
Frank Pavone cancels Mass but vows legal action after Vatican dismisses him from priesthood
In a Dec. 13 letter to U.S. bishops, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to the United States, wrote that... Read more
U.S. calls for investigation into Nigerian forced abortions, according to report
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, is seeking information from Nigerian authorities regarding evidence of a massive forced abortion... Read more
In post-Roe Colorado, could a city ordinance keep out a late-term abortionist?
The proposal comes after news that late-term abortionist LeRoy Carhart seeks to open an abortion clinic in Pueblo, Colorado. Read more
Indiana abortion doctor drops lawsuit against state attorney general
After Caitlin Bernard disclosed she performed an abortion last summer on a 10-year-old Ohio child who was raped, Indiana's AG... Read more
Arrested pro-life activist Mark Houck victim of religious discrimination, lawyers say
Lawyers filed a motion to dismiss the case, contending that “the Biden administration, has engaged in an overt pattern of... Read more
UK Supreme Court rules in favor of banning prayer, protests at abortion clinics
The law prohibits “direct” and “indirect” pro-life “influence,” broadly defined, within 100 meters (about 328 feet) of an abortion provider. Read more
Reuters exposes massive rape and forced abortion campaigns in Nigeria
A Reuters investigative report found that a massive forced abortion program has been carried out by the Nigerian military on... Read more
Charges dropped against ‘Red Rose Rescue’ priest who counsels women against abortion
Father Fidelis Moscinski, CFR, and three other pro-life advocates faced charges of trespassing at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Trenton. Read more
Catholic student center in Nebraska receives shooting threat, signed ‘Jane’s Revenge’
A Catholic campus ministry center at the University of Nebraska received a death threat Saturday morning in a note signed... Read more
Indiana AG files legal complaint against abortion doctor who performed a minor’s abortion
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has asked the state’s medical licensing board to discipline the doctor who performed an abortion... Read more
Early medical abortion increased 154% in past decade, CDC report finds
Americans are increasingly relying on chemical abortion, or abortion by pill, according to a new report by the Centers for... 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
Will France enshrine a ‘right’ to abortion in its constitution?
If officially approved by the Parliament at the end of the month, the bill would still need to be approved... Read more
Meet the U.S. Catholic bishops’ new pro-life chair
Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, is a longtime advocate for the unborn. Read more
Senators urge Biden to rejoin coalition finding no ‘international right’ to abortion
Republican Sens. Steve Daines and James Lankford introduced a resolution Thursday requesting that Biden recommit the U.S. to the Geneva... Read more
‘We weep with Jesus’: Catholic bishops lament pro-abortion ballot victories
As pro-abortion measures won on state ballots and pro-life measures faced defeat, Catholic bishops responded to election results with profound... Read more
Abortion in 2022 midterms: How did the states vote?
Ballot initiatives to protect and expand abortion passed across the nation on Election Day. Read more
2022 Midterms: Which party came out on top? Stay tuned!
The American people spoke on Election Day, but it’s not clear yet what they were trying to say. Read more
Proposition 1: California votes for abortion in midterms 2022
As of 1 a.m. EST Wednesday, the New York Times reported 31% of votes counted, with 68.8% voting yes to... Read more
