Abortion in the United States
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Biden campaign downplays abortion, 'preeminent priority' of US Catholic bishops
Catholic supporters of Joe Biden sought to deflect the Democratic candidate’s support for abortion on Thursday by pointing to other... Read more
Pennsylvania bishop tells Catholics: Vote with life ‘uppermost in mind’
Defense of innocent human life should be “uppermost” in the mind of Catholic voters at election time, the bishop of... Read more
‘Catholics for Biden’ co-chairs include pro-choice defenders of abortion protections
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
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
The medical director at an abortion clinic in Tuscaloosa, Alabama has had her license to practice medicine suspended, with officials... Read more
Trump administration proposes Mexico City Policy expansion
The Trump administration announced plans on Monday to expand the Mexico City Policy, which limits access to U.S. overseas aid... Read more
The first 100 days: What Biden-Harris plan for life issues
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
As California AG, Harris sponsored law targeting pro-life pregnancy centers
Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), who was previously attorney general of California, has a record of legislative... Read more
Abortion rate in England and Wales soars amid pandemic
The number of abortions in England and Wales soared in the first half of 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic, according... Read more
March for Life reveals 2021 theme, with unity as focus
The March for Life Education and Defense Fund announced Thursday the theme for its 2021 event: “Together Strong: Life Unites.” Read more
La Crosse bishop to correct ‘Catholics can’t be Democrats’ priest
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
The Supreme Court could soon rule on a major abortion case, after the Trump administration appealed to maintain safety regulations... Read more
Trump campaign calls letter a 'recommitment' to the pro-life movement
President Donald Trump released a letter Thursday touting pro-life accomplishments in his first term and commitments for a second term—but... Read more
‘Catholics for Biden’ claims Democratic candidate shares pope’s priorities
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
A federal court of appeals this week ruled against the Trump administration’s requirement that Title X recipients may not perform... Read more
Princeton legal scholar says Biden pledge to codify Roe is ‘disgraceful’
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
Catholic leaders in the U.S. have welcomed the news that one of the world’s biggest vaccine producers has decided to... Read more
Shrine in memory of aborted children dedicated in Mexico
The Mexican pro-life association Los Inocentes de María (Mary’s Innocent Ones) dedicated a shrine in Guadalajara last month in memory... Read more
Trump says second term will 'fight' for unborn children in letter to pro-lifers
President Donald Trump on Thursday released a letter addressed to “pro-life leaders and activists” indicating his intention to advance legislative... Read more
Senators urge FDA to label abortion pill 'imminent threat to public health'
Nearly two dozen senators are urging the Trump administration to remove the abortion pill from the market as advocates for... Read more
