Abortion in the United States

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Katy Perry, a signatory of the Planned Parenthood petition, performs in concert at Madison Square Garden.

Musicians sign Planned Parenthood protest of pro-life laws

Aug 27, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

Jeanne Mancini, president of the March for Life, called the signers “wildly out of touch” with the views of most Americans.  Read more

The March for Life in Washington, D.C., Jan. 27, 2017.

Judge temporarily blocks Missouri's eight-week abortion ban

Aug 27, 2019

A federal judge has blocked a Missouri law banning abortions after eight weeks of pregnancy from taking effect while a... Read more

Abortion groups in South Africa can't find doctors willing to perform abortions

Aug 24, 2019

Despite efforts by abortion advocates to expand the number of abortion clinics in South Africa, doctors in the country are... Read more

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HHS conscience rule essential for freedom say Catholic healthcare groups

Aug 23, 2019

Legal briefs filed Aug. 21 on behalf of four non-profit organizations, including the National Catholic Bioethics Center and the Catholic... Read more

Pro-life rally opposing NSW abortion bill.

New South Wales parliament delays final abortion bill vote

Aug 20, 2019

A final vote on a bill to decriminalize abortion in the Australian state of New South Wales has been delayed... Read more

Kentucky again denies abortion clinic's license

Aug 19, 2019

Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin’s administration has reportedly denied a Planned Parenthood clinic in downtown Louisville its license to perform abortions,... Read more

Sign outside the Department of Health and Human Services building in downtown Washington, DC.

Bishops call for support for HHS rule change

Aug 13, 2019

August 13 is the last day on which the Department of Health and Human Services will receive feedback on the... Read more

Federal judge extends injunction against Arkansas abortion laws

Aug 7, 2019

A federal judge has extended a temporary injunction against three new abortion clinic regulations in Arkansas.  Read more

New Zealand bill seeks to allow elective abortions before 20 weeks

Aug 6, 2019

The government of New Zealand proposed a bill this week that would lift a law stipulating that abortions before 20... Read more

Pro-life leaders with an impact win Catholic honors

Aug 6, 2019

Three Catholic pro-life leaders have won recognition for their diverse work, including outreach to pregnant and parenting women and public... Read more

The Maine State House in Augusta.

Maine's pro-life movement 're-vitalized' to oppose abortion, assisted suicide laws

Aug 5, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

A pair of petition campaigns for a people’s veto referendum vote have kicked off in Maine with the support of... Read more

Appeals court orders further review of Florida abortion waiting period

Aug 3, 2019

The 1st District Court of Appeals in Florida has overturned a circuit court ruling which deemed a 24-hour waiting period... Read more

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Pro-lifers applaud budget deal, judicial nominees 

Aug 1, 2019

By Matt Hadro

The Senate confirmed a slew of judicial nominees and passed a budget deal this week, drawing praise from pro-lifers.  Read more

Presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden makes a speech at a campaign stop at the River Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

Biden quizzed over abortion flip-flop during debate

Aug 1, 2019

Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) used Wednesday evening’s Democratic primary debate to challenge former Vice President Joe Biden on his past... Read more

Senator Elizabeth Warren on the TV screens debating. Election 2020.

Analysis: Voters care about abortion, why aren’t Democrats talking about it?

Jul 31, 2019

By Ed Condon

Underneath the absolutist direction of the party’s politicians, rank and file Democrats are far less uniform in their opinions.  Read more

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, New York, 2016.

Democrats debate immigration, healthcare but not abortion

Jul 31, 2019

During the  Democratic primary debate on Tuesday, candidates expressed support for systematic reform on immigration and healthcare, but were not questioned about... Read more

Bill to legalize abortion delayed after pushback in New South Wales

Jul 30, 2019

A bill that would decriminalize abortion in the Australian state of New South Wales has been delayed at least a... Read more

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NIH issues new guidelines for funding research on aborted fetal tissue

Jul 29, 2019

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) have issued new guidelines with restrictions for scientists seeking federal grants to use tissue... Read more

Missionaries of Charity home for children, Kolkata India.

For 3 months, no girls were born in 132 Indian villages

Jul 25, 2019

A northern Indian district has launched an investigation into a region in which the birth rate of baby girls is... Read more

President Donald Trump.

Senate pro-lifers caution Trump against abortion funding in spending negotiations

Jul 22, 2019

By Matt Hadro

The leader of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus is asking President Trump to refuse any attempts to undermine or strip pro-life... Read more