Abortion in the United States
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‘I fully understand Heidi’s cry’: Cardinal praises UK Down syndrome abortion law challenge at Red Mass
The High Court rejected the landmark challenge on Sept. 23. Read more
Germany records new decline in number of abortions
The number of abortions has fallen by 8.5% year on year. Read more
Chile's lower house votes to debate bill permitting elective abortions
Chile’s Chamber of Deputies voted Sept. 28 to begin the debate on a bill that would decriminalize abortion up to... Read more
'Absurd' pro-abortion laws in California highlight need for parent-child communication, policy expert says
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a pair of bills Sept. 22 that relate to privacy surrounding abortion, and a policy... Read more
Pope Francis decries abortion and euthanasia as treating human life like ‘waste’
“Is it right to hire a hitman to solve a problem? That’s what abortion is,” the pope said. Read more
San Marino votes to legalize abortion
The referendum vote ended the microstate’s abortion ban. Read more
California governor moves to protect 'privacy' of minors who procure abortions
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a pair of bills Sept. 22 that relate to privacy surrounding abortion, both of which... Read more
Former HHS official: Biden administration trying to 'bail out' Texas abortion providers
The Biden administration is looking to “bail out” Texas pro-abortion groups with its new actions, one former senior HHS official... Read more
House responds to Texas pro-life law, passes bill codifying 'right' to abortion
The House on Friday passed legislation overriding state pro-life laws and removing limits on abortion up to the point of... Read more
Salvadoran archbishop thanks president for promise not to approve pro-abortion constitutional changes
The Archbishop of San Salvador thanked Saturday the president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, for his commitment not to approve... Read more
More companies speak out against Texas’ pro-life law
Yelp, an online directory for food and businesses, is reportedly planning to “double match” employee contributions to pro-abortion groups opposing... Read more
How Texas Catholics pushed to expand support for mothers
In addition to two major pro-life bills, the Texas Catholic Conference has successfully pushed for better support for mothers and... Read more
Court rejects challenge to UK’s Down syndrome abortion law
In its Sept. 23 ruling, the court declared that a law allowing abortion up to birth for disability was not... Read more
Archbishop Cordileone calls abortion bill ‘child sacrifice,’ urges prayer and fasting
The Archbishop of San Francisco warned that an abortion bill to be voted on in Congress this week amounts to... Read more
Doctor sued under Texas abortion law
A Texas abortion doctor who said he performed an abortion in violation of a new state law was sued Monday... Read more
Justice Department asks Supreme Court to uphold legal abortion
The Justice Department on Monday asked the Supreme Court to uphold Roe v. Wade, the court’s 1973 ruling that legalized... Read more
‘The most radical abortion bill of all time’: House to vote this week on codifying ‘right’ to abortion
The House this week will vote on a bill that the U.S. bishops’ conference warns would effectively impose abortion on-demand... Read more
San Marino to vote on abortion legalization Sept. 26
The tiny European nation of San Marino, where abortion has been illegal for nearly a century and a half, is... Read more
Supreme Court sets argument date for challenge to Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court announced Monday that it will hear arguments in a critical abortion case on Dec. 1. Read more
Poland’s March for Life and the Family draws 5,000 people
Thousands participated in the annual pro-life march in Warsaw on Sept. 19. Read more
