Abortion in the United States

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Former vice president Joe Biden.

Biden campaign downplays abortion, 'preeminent priority' of US Catholic bishops

Sep 18, 2020

By Matt Hadro

Catholic supporters of Joe Biden sought to deflect the Democratic candidate’s support for abortion on Thursday by pointing to other... Read more

Bishop Alfred Schlert of Allentown. CNA file photo.

Pennsylvania bishop tells Catholics: Vote with life ‘uppermost in mind’

Sep 16, 2020

By Matt Hadro

Defense of innocent human life should be “uppermost” in the mind of Catholic voters at election time, the bishop of... Read more

Presidential candidate Joe Biden. CNA file photo.

‘Catholics for Biden’ co-chairs include pro-choice defenders of abortion protections

Sep 15, 2020

The Biden campaign announced on Monday a panel of co-chairs for its “Catholics for Biden” outreach. Among the Catholics chairing... Read more

Pro-life lawyers oppose bill to legalize abortion in Dominican Republic

Sep 15, 2020

A group of pro-life lawyers in the Dominican Republic have called on lawmakers to reject a bill legalizing abortion in... Read more

Alabama abortion doctor denied license over claims of application fraud

Sep 14, 2020

The medical director at an abortion clinic in Tuscaloosa, Alabama has had her license to practice medicine suspended, with officials... Read more

U.S. Agency for International Development Headquarters in Washington, DC.

Trump administration proposes Mexico City Policy expansion

Sep 14, 2020

The Trump administration announced plans on Monday to expand the Mexico City Policy, which limits access to U.S. overseas aid... Read more

Joe Biden, speaks during an event in November, 2019.

The first 100 days: What Biden-Harris plan for life issues

Sep 14, 2020

Pro-life leaders have warned that policy decisions and presidential appointments made within the first 100 days of a Biden administration could roll... Read more

Sen. Kamala Harris at a rally in Toarrance, Calif., July 2017.

As California AG, Harris sponsored law targeting pro-life pregnancy centers

Sep 11, 2020

Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), who was previously attorney general of California, has a record of legislative... Read more

Baby Feet.

Abortion rate in England and Wales soars amid pandemic

Sep 11, 2020

The number of abortions in England and Wales soared in the first half of 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic, according... Read more

The 45th annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., Jan. 19, 2018.

March for Life reveals 2021 theme, with unity as focus

Sep 10, 2020

The March for Life Education and Defense Fund announced Thursday the theme for its 2021 event: “Together Strong: Life Unites.”  Read more

Fr. James Altman. YouTube screenshot.

La Crosse bishop to correct ‘Catholics can’t be Democrats’ priest

Sep 9, 2020

After a Wisconsin priest said in a viral video that no Catholic can be a Democrat, the priest’s bishop said... Read more

Supreme Court could rule soon on abortion pill regulations

Sep 8, 2020

The Supreme Court could soon rule on a major abortion case, after the Trump administration appealed to maintain safety regulations... Read more

President Donald Trump speaks at the 2020 March for Life. CNA file photo.

Trump campaign calls letter a 'recommitment' to the pro-life movement

Sep 5, 2020

President Donald Trump released a letter Thursday touting pro-life accomplishments in his first term and commitments for a second term—but... Read more

Then Vice President Joe Biden during a meeting in Kiev, Ukraine, 2014.

‘Catholics for Biden’ claims Democratic candidate shares pope’s priorities

Sep 4, 2020

By Matt Hadro

The Catholic voter outreach of Joe Biden’s presidential campaign has launched its 2020 efforts, telling Catholics that Biden’s priorities align... Read more

Federal court upholds injunction against Trump admin’s Title X rules in Maryland  

Sep 4, 2020

A federal court of appeals this week ruled against the Trump administration’s requirement that Title X recipients may not perform... Read more

Former vice president Joe Biden at a campaign event, Nov, 2019.

Princeton legal scholar says Biden pledge to codify Roe is ‘disgraceful’

Sep 4, 2020

By CNA Staff

A pledge by Joe Biden to codify Roe v Wade into federal law is “disgraceful,” a Catholic law professor has... Read more

Catholics thank drug company for switching to ethical polio vaccine

Sep 3, 2020

Catholic leaders in the U.S. have welcomed the news that one of the world’s biggest vaccine producers has decided to... Read more

Dedication of Rachel’s Grotto in Guadalajara. Photo courtesy of Inocentes de María.

Shrine in memory of aborted children dedicated in Mexico

Sep 3, 2020

The Mexican pro-life association Los Inocentes de María (Mary’s Innocent Ones) dedicated a shrine in Guadalajara last month in memory... Read more

President Donald Trump. CNA file photo.

Trump says second term will 'fight' for unborn children in letter to pro-lifers

Sep 3, 2020

President Donald Trump on Thursday released a letter addressed to “pro-life leaders and activists” indicating his intention to advance legislative... Read more

Food and Drug Administration.

Senators urge FDA to label abortion pill 'imminent threat to public health'

Sep 2, 2020

Nearly two dozen senators are urging the Trump administration to remove the abortion pill from the market as advocates for... Read more