Abortion in the United States
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Births of babies with Down syndrome in Europe fall sharply amid increased prenatal testing
The number of babies with Down syndrome who were born in Europe fell by half between 2011 and 2015— confirming... Read more
Catholics must engage Biden on extreme abortion positions to save the unborn, expert claims
During his upcoming administration, presumed President-Elect Joe Biden will have to deal with the issue of abortion, and Catholics must... Read more
Bishops hail medical conscience protection by Trump administration
Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York and Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City praised the administration's actions as “concrete steps... Read more
Funeral Mass for 640 unborn children is held in Poland
A Catholic bishop presided Saturday at a funeral Mass for 640 unborn children in Poland. Read more
Federal court allows Arkansas abortion laws to take effect
A federal court has declined to reconsider an August decision allowing several abortion restrictions in Arkansas to take effect. Read more
FDA appeals to Supreme Court over abortion pill regulations
The Trump administration is again appealing to the Supreme Court to preserve its abortion pill regulations—arguing that in 2020 abortions... Read more
Federal judge again rules against allowing Tennessee abortion waiting period
A federal judge on Monday ruled against Tennessee for a second time this year, refusing to reinstate a 48-hour waiting... Read more
Scottish MP calls for end to UK two-child tax credit limit
A Scottish member of Parliament is calling on the UK government to end a two-child limit on tax credits and... Read more
Black Christian ministers blast Georgia candidate for abortion support
A coalition of Black Christian ministers have criticized Georgia Senate candidate Raphael Warnock for his support for abortion. In addition... Read more
Abortion groups took in millions in federal coronavirus aid
Abortion clinics and lobbyists received millions of dollars in emergency small business loans during the pandemic, one pro-life group reports. Read more
Argentina lawmakers pass abortion bill amid pressure from activists
The lower house of Argentina’s legislature has passed a bill that would legalize abortion-on-demand up to 14 weeks in pregnancy,... Read more
Democratic congresswoman introduces abortion survivors' bill
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard introduced two bills on Thursday aimed at protecting babies who survive abortions and preventing male athletes from competing... Read more
Fund solutions, not abortions, House committee hears
Government must support mothers and children instead of paying for abortions, members of Congress heard at a Tuesday hearing on taxpayer-funded... Read more
After adding major abortion expansions, Mass. lawmakers send budget bill to governor
Legislators have sent to the Massachusetts governor a $46.2 billion full-year budget plan that includes provisions to expand access to... Read more
Pro-life leaders react to Biden's 'extreme' HHS pick
Pro-life leaders have warned against Joe Biden’s “aggressively pro-abortion” pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. California... Read more
Report: Two-child limit on UK tax benefits pushes some women to abortion
Nine months after UK Catholic leaders called for the abolition of a two-child limit on tax credits and other benefits... Read more
English bishops say AstraZeneca’s vaccine may be received without sin
A coronavirus vaccine developed from cell-lines originating from the cells of an unborn child who was aborted in 1983 can... Read more
Pro-life research group rates ‘encouraging’ COVID vaccine development
A pro-life research group has clarified which of the leading COVID vaccine candidates in the United States have not used... Read more
South Dakota resumes abortions after 7-month hiatus
Abortions are again being performed in South Dakota, following a seven-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Polish Catholic leader to European Parliament: There can be no compromise on the right to life
A Catholic archbishop spoke out Wednesday after the European Parliament passed a resolution condemning Poland’s pro-life laws. Read more
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