Abortion in the United States
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Virginia bishops oppose abortion bill passed by state senate
Virginia bishops opposed a bill allowing for taxpayer-funded abortion coverage that passed the state senate on Friday. The bill,... Read more
Biden, Harris state their support for abortion on Roe anniversary
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris stated their commitment to abortion on the 48th anniversary of the Roe... Read more
Dr. Fauci promises repeal of Mexico City Policy
The Biden administration will repeal the Mexico City Policy in the “coming days,” White House advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci told... Read more
Catholics in Biden’s cabinet mirror him on abortion
While President Joe Biden has nominated a number of Catholics to serve in his cabinet, some of them have publicly... Read more
San Francisco archdiocese hosting webinar on future of the pro-life movement
As the United States undergoes a transition in leadership, the Archdiocese of San Francisco will host a webinar this week... Read more
White House won't give plans on Hyde Amendment, Mexico City Policy
White House press secretary Jen Psaki would not tell EWTN News' Owen Jensen on Wednesday evening what the administration will... Read more
In unprecedented move, Cardinal Cupich criticizes USCCB statement on Biden
Cardinal Blase Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, used Twitter to issue a scathing criticism of the USCCB’s official statement on the... Read more
This pro-life Democrat is worried about the next Catholic president
A former U.S. representative who was known as one of the last standing pro-life Democrats in Congress said he is... Read more
Death of pro-life icon on MLK's day is "fitting," family says
The passing of pro-life icon Joseph M. Scheidler, 93, former National Director of the Pro-Life Action League on Martin Luther... Read more
Ohio requires in-person administration of medical abortion
The governor of Ohio has signed a bill which requires physicians to be present during the administration of the first... Read more
South Dakota governor calls for Down syndrome abortion ban
The governor of South Dakota asked state lawmakers on Tuesday to introduce a bill banning abortions based on a prenatal... Read more
Texas ends Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood
Texas will no longer provide Medicaid funds to abortion providers such as Planned Parenthood, with the last funds ending in... Read more
Kentucky lawmakers pass two pro-life bills early in legislative session
Lawmakers in Kentucky on Monday sent two pro-life bills to Governor Andy Beshear’s desk, both of which are likely to... Read more
Supreme Court reinstates FDA’s ban on abortion pills via mail
The U.S. Supreme Court in a 6-3 decision Tuesday reversed a federal judge’s injunction that had blocked FDA rules requiring... Read more
NJ bishops call for day of prayer and fasting on Roe anniversary
As the United States approaches 48 years of legalized abortion nationwide, the Catholic bishops of New Jersey are asking Catholics... Read more
Pope Francis: We need unity in the Catholic Church, society, and nations
In the face of political discord and self-interest, we have an obligation to promote unity, peace, and the common good... Read more
Wyoming legislature to re-visit 'born-alive' abortion bill despite 2020 veto
The Wyoming legislature will again consider a bill to protect infants born alive in legal abortion attempts. Its backers say... Read more
Federal judges block Arkansas abortion laws, pending further decisions
In a setback for pro-life efforts, federal judges have upheld injunctions or imposed new injunctions against multiple Arkansas prolife laws,... Read more
Abortion advocates push for big changes in 2021 under Biden administration
Looking ahead at 2021, abortion advocates are hoping the incoming presidential administration will bring policy changes and new personnel who... Read more
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
