Abortion in the United States

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University of Notre Dame.

Judge dismisses Notre Dame professor’s lawsuit against student newspaper

Jan 10, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Sociology professor Tamara Kay last year sued the Irish Rover over reports that depicted her as supportive of expanding access... Read more

The theme of the first "Life Fest," sponsored by the Sisters of Life and the Knights of Columbus, was "Because love is the answer."

Attending March for Life? Check out ‘Life Fest,’ a morning of worship and music for life

Jan 8, 2024

By Joe Bukuras

At the 51st annual March for Life on Jan. 19, attendees will be offered a range of activities including participation... Read more

Kristi Judkins is executive director of Iowa Right to Life.

Pro-life Iowans weigh their presidential options

Jan 8, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

The director of Iowa Right to Life is urging candidates and voters alike to consider information on fetal development in... Read more

Emergency room intensive care unit.

Appeals court says ER doctors do not have to perform abortions

Jan 3, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The 5th U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that “the Biden administration cannot illegally use federal law to force emergency room... Read more

Pro-life marchers carry a banner reading “Every baby is somebody’s grandchild” at the March for Life in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2023.

March for Life marks 51st anniversary in January: Here’s what to expect this year

Jan 3, 2024

By Joe Bukuras

The 51st annual March for Life will kick off in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 19 under the theme “With Every... Read more

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Investment firm develops Catholic faith-aligned 401(k) plan

Jan 1, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

A Denver-based investment firm is working to develop a 401(k) retirement plan that filters out stocks that promote behavior in... Read more

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Americans United for Life releases scorecard for most pro-life states in U.S.

Dec 29, 2023

By Daniel Payne

AUL’s list showed Arkansas as the most pro-life state in the country, with other southern states such as Mississippi, Alabama,... Read more

A 40 Days for Life volunteer tries to pray for the end of abortion in Madrid in front of the police present on Dec. 28, 2023.

20 riot police sent to remove 10 young people praying rosary at abortion clinic in Spain

Dec 28, 2023

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

The Government Delegation in Madrid mobilized approximately 20 riot police officers to prevent about 10 young people from praying the... Read more

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Here’s every state where abortion is on the ballot in 2024

Dec 28, 2023

By Daniel Payne, Jonah McKeown

While all eyes are on the 2024 presidential matchup, there are also numerous efforts by abortion activists to add “abortion... Read more

Brazilian congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, speaks to the media on Oct. 22, 2023.

Brazil’s Congress nixes government funding of abortions, sex changes for minors

Dec 27, 2023

By ACI Digital

The measure was proposed by federal deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, and approved in the House... Read more

Maryland Capitol.

Maryland 2024 referendum proposes constitutional right to abortion

Dec 27, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Voters in Maryland will take part in a statewide referendum next November to decide whether to make abortion access a... Read more

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New Yorkers will vote on making abortion an ‘equal right’ in state’s constitution

Dec 26, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The 2024 ballot initiative comes as a wave of states attempt to expand abortion access by amending their constitutions following... Read more

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris in New York City on Nov. 29, 2023.

Biden-Harris to prioritize abortion stance for reelection campaign

Dec 19, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The U.S. vice president’s “Fight for Reproductive Freedoms” tour is scheduled to focus on the alleged “harm” of abortion bans. Read more

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Hispanic world to ‘light up life’ in defense of children on feast of Holy Innocents

Dec 19, 2023

By Diego López Colín

On Dec. 28, the feast of the Holy Innocents, Spanish-speaking cities in Latin America and Spain will join together in... Read more

Live Action's new website on the development of a child through pregnancy, windowtothewomb.app.

Pro-life group Live Action offers ‘window to the womb’ in new online experience

Dec 17, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Users can either watch an animated video that progresses through each day of development or they can click through each... Read more

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Congress passes military package without bans on funding abortion, sex change surgeries

Dec 14, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a compromise version of the National Defense Authorization Act, one without House amendments. Read more

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Abortion advocates received nearly $2 billion in federal funds over three years, data shows

Dec 13, 2023

By Daniel Payne

The report showed Planned Parenthood receiving nearly $2 billion worth of funds from several federal sources.  Read more

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Victory for pro-life speech in land of Lincoln

Dec 12, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Illinois has agreed to halt its enforcement of a law that restricts the speech and advertising of pro-life crisis pregnancy... Read more

A sign welcoming patients from East Texas is displayed in the waiting area of the Women's Reproductive Clinic, which provides legal medication abortion services, in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, on June 15, 2022.

UPDATE: Woman to leave Texas to get abortion after state Supreme Court blocks ruling

Dec 11, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

A woman who sued Texas state officials so she could obtain an abortion has decided to get an abortion in... Read more

The Texas Supreme Court (building pictured) paused a lower court ruling that could have allowed a woman to receive an abortion following a request from Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Texas Supreme Court pauses ruling that would have allowed woman to get abortion

Dec 11, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

A Dec. 7 ruling would have temporarily restricted state officials from enforcing Texas abortion laws against hospitals and doctors who... Read more