Abortion in the United States
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Vatican ‘foreign minister’: ‘We are against the idea that abortion could be a human right’
Archbishop Paul Gallagher made the comment during a trip to Portugal. Read more
Holy See to UN: Children should not be ‘collateral victims’ of violence against women
The Vatican reaffirmed the right to life of “children conceived as a result of sexual violence.” Read more
‘This law makes me feel I am better off dead’: UK court hears Down syndrome abortion law challenge
Judgment is expected to be reserved until a later date. Read more
Support grows for ‘born-alive’ abortion bill in Australia
The private members’ bill was introduced on June 21. Read more
Catholic groups criticize abortion report backed by European Parliament
Fourteen organizations said they stood united in the defense of human life. Read more
‘Major victory’ for pro-lifers as attempt to introduce abortion up to birth in England and Wales fails
“This would have left England and Wales with one of the most extreme abortion laws in the world.” Read more
Several pro-life laws take effect in South Dakota
Five pro-life laws went into effect in South Dakota on Thursday. Read more
Pro-life rallies to be held in cities across Ireland
The rallies will take place both in-person and online. Read more
Pro-lifers oppose amendment seeking to introduce abortion up to birth in England and Wales
If passed, the amendment would mark “the single biggest change to abortion legislation since 1967.” Read more
Senate pro-life chair criticizes proposed ACA abortion billing rule
The chair of the Senate pro-life caucus on Tuesday criticized a proposed loosening of safeguards against taxpayer funding of abortion... Read more
Arkansas county committee passes measure declaring itself ‘pro life’
An Arkansas county committee passed measures this week officially declaring the county “pro life.” Read more
Pro-life groups challenge Louisville buffer-zone ordinance
Pro-life groups this week challenged a “buffer zone” ordinance approved by the city of Louisville, Kentucky. Read more
Effort underway to legalize abortion on demand in Mexico’s Hidalgo state
A year and a half after a similar bill was defeated in the Hidalgo state legislature in Mexico, lawmakers belonging... Read more
White House promotes abortion funding, ‘reproductive healthcare’ at international gathering on women
The White House on Wednesday promoted its push for taxpayer-funded abortion as it made commitments on “gender equity” to an... Read more
Pro-life bell blessed by Pope Francis tours Poland
The “Voice of the Unborn” bell honors the 42 million children aborted annually worldwide. Read more
Vatican cardinal: Europeans must ‘reawaken consciences’ after abortion vote
Cardinal Sandri said the vote marked “a dangerous anthropological drift.” Read more
Massive pro-life demonstrations to be organized in Spain
The Assembly of Associations for Life, Freedom and Dignity, consisting of more than 140 civil society organizations in Spain, met... Read more
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Biden's DC parish says it will not deny Communion
President Joe Biden’s regular parish in Washington, D.C. issued a statement on Tuesday that its priests and ministers will not... Read more
Bishop Barron: True dialogue impossible if Catholic Dems won’t protect babies who survive abortion
Bishop Robert Barron called out Catholic Democratic lawmakers and others for claiming dialogue with the US Bishops over abortion and... Read more
Poll suggests nearly two-thirds of Americans believe abortion should be illegal after first trimester
A new poll suggests that a majority of Americans believe that abortion should be illegal in most or all cases... Read more
