Abortion in the United States

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Survey shows more Americans believe abortion is ‘morally acceptable’ than ‘morally wrong’

Jun 11, 2021

By Christine Rousselle

A new Gallup poll reveals, for the first time in two decades of surveys, more Americans believe abortion “morally acceptable”... Read more

Pro-life leaders warn of 'egregious' new pro-abortion bill

Jun 10, 2021

By Kate Scanlon

Pro-life leaders warn that an “egregious” bill introduced this week in Congress would override most state abortion regulations, require health... Read more

Court blocks Missouri's eight-week abortion ban

Jun 10, 2021

A federal appeals court on Wednesday blocked a 2019 Missouri pro-life law from going into effect. Read more

The Four Courts in Dublin, the principal seat of Ireland’s High Court.

Ireland’s High Court to hear abortion case

Jun 9, 2021

By CNA Staff

A couple claim that their unborn child was aborted after they were mistakenly told that it had a fatal fetal... Read more

The sixth national Walk for Life in Zagreb, Croatia, May 29, 2021.

Thousands take part in Croatia’s annual March for Life

Jun 2, 2021

By CNA Staff

Abortion is legal until the 10th week of pregnancy in Croatia under a law passed in 1978. Read more

The European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on Nov. 25, 2014. Credit: Alan Holdren/CNA.

European Parliament due to vote on ‘extreme’ abortion report

Jun 2, 2021

By CNA Staff

The report calls on all EU member states to allow access to abortion, promotes a “right to abortion,” and redefines... Read more

Lila Rose, founder of Live Action, addressed a White House social media summit July 11.

Lila Rose publishes book on pro-life activism and personal experiences

May 29, 2021

By Autumn Jones

Earlier this month Lila Rose, president of Live Action and pro-life human rights activist, published Fighting for Life: Becoming a... Read more

President Biden addresses the 2021 National Prayer Breakfast

Biden eliminates Hyde amendment from 2022 budget request

May 28, 2021

President Joe Biden on Friday did not include the Hyde amendment in his final budget request to Congress for the... Read more

The March for Life in Rome, Italy, on May 22, 2021.

Bishop to Rome’s March for Life: Confront the culture of death with sound reason

May 28, 2021

By Courtney Mares

On the eve of the march, Cardinal Raymond Burke presided over Eucharistic adoration. Read more

Toledo pro-life group purchases parking lot across from abortion clinic

May 27, 2021

By Joe Bukuras

A pro life organization in Toledo, Ohio, purchased a parking lot across the street from a local abortion clinic in... Read more

Pro-life Democrats

Pro-lifers push to preserve Hyde amendment

May 25, 2021

Pro-lifers have launched a push to encourage President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats to preserve the Hyde amendment. Read more

The pro-life policies that could be gutted in the next federal budget

May 25, 2021

By Matt Hadro

When President Joe Biden releases the details of his budget, as he is expected to this week, a number of... Read more

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Democratic Senators warn of court-packing if Roe is altered by Supreme Court

May 24, 2021

By Kate Scanlon

Democratic senators have argued that overturning or otherwise limiting Roe v. Wade would pave the way to change the size... Read more

Pro-life leader ‘confident’ Manchin will oppose abortion funding in upcoming budget battles

May 21, 2021

By Matt Hadro

One pro-life leader is “confident” that Democratic Senator Joe Manchin (W.Va.) – a key swing vote in the U.S. Senate... Read more

Máire Lea-Wilson with her son, Aidan.

Meet the mother challenging the UK’s Down syndrome abortion law

May 20, 2021

Máire Lea-Wilson will take part in a landmark High Court case in July. Read more

Malta’s President George Vella.

Malta’s president: I would rather resign than sign abortion bill

May 20, 2021

George Vella, a medical doctor, has served as the country’s president since 2019. Read more

Bishop James Wall of Gallup greets parishioners following Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Gallup.

Bishop Wall on politicians and Communion: 'Our concern is not political but pastoral'

May 19, 2021

By CNA Staff

Bishop James Wall of Gallup responded Tuesday to a recent essay from Bishop Robert McElroy, in which the Bishop of... Read more

Texas state capitol building

Texas governor signs ‘heartbeat’ bill into law

May 19, 2021

The governor of Texas on Wednesday signed a ban on most abortions conducted after the detection of a fetal heartbeat. Read more

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After Supreme Court takes up abortion case, White House signals support for Roe v. Wade

May 17, 2021

By CNA Staff

The White House on Monday made statements in favor of legal abortion and the Equality Act. Read more

Supreme Court will consider Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban

May 17, 2021

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider a case involving a state 15-week abortion ban. Read more