Abortion in the United States
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Hundreds rally in support of Ireland's pro-life amendment
Hundreds of people rallied in the coastal suburb of Dun Laoghaire, Ireland, on Saturday to show support for the country’s... Read more
Irish bishop calls for protection of the unborn ahead of abortion referendum
Human life “from its tiniest origins” must be protected, Bishop Brendan Kelly of Galway and Kilmacduagh said at his installation... Read more
Abortion funding limits get priorities right, bishops say
The U.S. bishops have praised signs of progress against ‘abortion ideology,’ in response to a State Department report on new... Read more
'Be missionaries for the cause of life,' Irish bishop tells faithful
Ahead of Ireland’s referendum on the country’s abortion laws, Bishop Brendan Leahy penned a letter to the diocese of Limerick... Read more
Could Mississippi expand its abortion ban?
An abortion ban is up for debate in Mississippi, where the House of Representatives has passed a bill that would... Read more
Commentary: A Consistent Ethic of Life Must Begin with Defending Life Itself
When it comes to the Church’s pro-life witness, consistency matters. Ignoring or denying human dignity in one sphere, undermines our... Read more
As abortion vote is set, Irish bishops encourage respect for life
The Irish government announced Monday that a referendum that could liberalize Ireland’s abortion laws will be set for a vote... Read more
Senate vote to prevent filibuster on 20-week abortion ban fails
A procedural vote on a Senate bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks failed on the evening of Jan. 29,... Read more
Catholic bishops join with rabbis, imams in Canadian religious liberty fight
Interreligious leaders from across Canada came together Thursday to sign a statement urging the national government to respect their freedom... Read more
Satanic Temple sues to end Missouri pro-life laws
Pro-life laws in Missouri have drawn the ire of members of the Satanic Temple, which has filed a lawsuit claiming... Read more
Mexico City Policy ensures US funds won't force 'abortion ideology,' backers say
One year ago, President Trump reinstituted and expanded the Mexico City Policy, widening a ban on funding for NGOs that... Read more
Why this man says abortion isn't just a woman's issue
A man who lost his own child to abortion believes men have important things to say on the issue, and... Read more
House passes protections for abortion survivors
As the annual March for Life began just blocks away from the U.S. Capitol on Friday, the House of Representatives... Read more
March for Life hears praise from President Trump
President Donald Trump praised the pro-life movement’s support for pregnant women and touted his administration’s pro-life policy achievements in his... Read more
For former abortion workers, kindness changes hearts
Myra Neyer used to work a medical assistant at Planned Parenthood Baltimore. Today, she has left the abortion industry and... Read more
Pray against 'powers of darkness,' Cardinal Dolan tells pro-life marchers
In the fight against abortion, it is crucial to recognize the reality of evil and the importance of prayer, Cardinal... Read more
Arkansas bishop skips pro-life march over death penalty concerns
Bishop Anthony Taylor of Little Rock has said he will not attend the local March for Life because its keynote... Read more
Survey: Americans overwhelmingly favor limits on abortion
Most Americans, including those who identify as “pro-choice,” support limiting abortion to the first trimester of pregnancy, at most, a... Read more
Pro-life Canadians concerned by Trudeau's abortion ideology litmus test
A litmus test on abortion and recent comments from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have been slammed by Catholic and... Read more
Trump to address March for Life via livestream
U.S. President Donald Trump will address participants in the 45th national March for Life via live video, the White House... Read more
