Abortion in the United States
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Brazilian court prohibits 'Catholic' name for abortion advocacy group
A Brazilian court has ruled that “Catholics for the Right to Decide” must remove the term “Catholic” from its name,... Read more
Biden touts ‘inspiration’ of Catholic faith, despite abortion and religious freedom positions
Democratic nominee for president Joe Biden said this week that his Catholic faith motivates his political career and underpins his plan... Read more
Polish Catholics urged to pray and fast after protesters disrupt Masses over abortion ruling
An archbishop urged Polish Catholics to pray and fast Tuesday after protesters disrupted Masses in the wake of a landmark... Read more
Mississippi abortion decision due as Amy Coney Barrett joins Supreme Court
As new Justice Amy Coney Barrett takes her seat at the Supreme Court, one of the first decisions on her... Read more
As Coloradans consider late-term abortion ban, statistics shed light on Colorado clinic
Coloradans are preparing for a ballot referendum that would ban abortion after 22 weeks of pregnancy in the state. While... Read more
Polish archbishop speaks out as protesters disrupt Masses after abortion ruling
The president of Poland’s bishops’ conference has urged critics of a landmark abortion ruling to express their opposition “in a... Read more
Argentine bishops call bill to legalize abortion ‘untenable’
The Catholic bishops of Argentina have blasted a plan to introduce an abortion legalization bill in the country, saying it... Read more
Polish president Duda welcomes landmark abortion ruling
Polish president Andrzej Duda welcomed a landmark court ruling on abortion Friday. Read more
Planned Parenthood getting more government funding, despite defunding efforts
Recent annual reports show that federal funding to Planned Parenthood has increased, despite efforts by the Trump administration to eliminate... Read more
US hosts signing of declaration rejecting 'human right' to abortion
The United States hosted the signing ceremony of the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Thursday. The document rejects the claim that abortion is an... Read more
Polish court declares abortion in cases of fetal abnormalities unconstitutional
Poland’s constitutional court ruled Thursday that a law permitting abortion for fetal abnormalities is unconstitutional. Read more
Serving life: How pro-life pregnancy centers are making a difference
A new report aims to measure the impact of pro-life pregnancy centers on women’s health care in the U.S., offering... Read more
UK court to review Down Syndrome abortion law
The High Court of England and Wales has agreed to hear a challenge to the country’s abortion law, which allows... Read more
Appeals court upholds Kentucky abortion regulations
A three-judge panel on the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that abortion providers can be required to have transfer... Read more
Biden backs 'transgender rights' for children during town hall
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said Thursday that young children should be able to change their gender without any “discrimination.” Read more
Colorado abortion ban backers optimistic, but opponents have big funding advantage
Polling shows a close race for a Colorado ballot measure seeking to ban abortion after 22 weeks of pregnancy, and... Read more
Federal judge strikes down Tennessee abortion waiting period
A federal judge on Wednesday ruled unconstitutional a mandatory 48-hour waiting period for women seeking abortion in Tennessee, which had... Read more
Appeals court rules against Texas ban on ‘dismemberment abortions’
A three-judge appeals court panel on Tuesday struck down a Texas law that bans dilation-and-evacuation abortions. Read more
Barrett hearings day 2: Barrett faces questions on abortion, Catholic faith, race, and religious freedom
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett was pressed on Tuesday for her position on abortion, marriage, and health care, during... Read more
Attempt to fast-track abortion legalization bill in Mexico fails
Pro-life leaders in Mexico claimed a temporary victory October 5 when a vote on bill to legalize abortion was postponed. Read more
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