Abortion in the United States
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Pope Francis: Children are always gifts, even in tough circumstances
Pope Francis’ latest writings on the family include a strong affirmation of the need to welcome children even in difficult... Read more
Is Hillary Clinton becoming more extreme on abortion?
Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton has long been known for supporting legal abortion. But her comments in this election year have... Read more
US Bishops back legal protection for doctors who won't provide abortions
A proposed conscience protection act for health care professionals who oppose abortion would benefit both medical providers and their patients,... Read more
More than 25,000 march for life and family in Ecuador
Under the theme “Love in motion,” more than 25,000 people participated in the ninth annual the Day of the Unborn... Read more
When religious liberty collides with the sexual revolution
At the heart of many of today’s most pressing U.S. religious liberty concerns is the fallout from the sexual revolution... Read more
Yes, unborn babies can feel pain at 20 weeks, doctors testify
As the Senate considers a bill protecting unborn human life past 20 weeks of pregnancy, medical experts insist these children... Read more
Eucharistic procession draws nearly 2,000 at Planned Parenthood
It was a powerful, solemn scene at Planned Parenthood in Stapleton, Colorado on Saturday morning as Denver Archbishop Samuel J.... Read more
Clinton, Sanders slammed for abortion support in town hall meeting
Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders drew heavy criticism for their recent defense of abortion, which critics say... Read more
Majority in Brazil reject abortion for babies with microcephaly
The majority of Brazilians are opposed to abortion in cases where the baby exhibits microcephaly, a new survey finds. Read more
Divided bench, emotional victims – Supreme Court hears Texas abortion case
As the Supreme Court heard arguments about a Texas law requiring abortion clinics to meet higher medical standards, advocates outside... Read more
Pope Francis: Abortion is evil, not the solution to Zika virus
On his return flight from Mexico, Pope Francis strongly rejected abortion as a response to the fears surrounding the Zika... Read more
California church fights back against mandatory abortion funding
A California church is challenging a state mandate that requires elective abortion coverage in its health insurance plans. Read more
Congressman: Zika virus should inspire care, not fear
Fears of the Zika virus outbreak’s possible effects on the health of women and unborn children should be a motivation... Read more
Latest undercover abortion video talks about 'group purchasing program'
A new undercover video from the Center for Medical Progress highlights a major North American abortion group and its role... Read more
Brazilian bishops reject push to expand abortion to Zika virus cases
In its first statement related to the health crisis sparked by the Zika virus, the Brazilian Conference of Catholic Bishops... Read more
Archbishop Gomez: social justice needs a pro-life foundation
Efforts to combat social injustice cannot forget that the right to life is foundational, Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los... Read more
Catholics to Supreme Court: Don't compromise women's safety to protect abortion
If abortion clinics fail to meet established safety standards, the solution is not to lower those standards, said Catholic leaders... Read more
Planned Parenthood investigator protected as undercover journalist, lawyer says
The Planned Parenthood investigators indicted by a Houston grand jury on Monday were not breaking the law as they are... Read more
UPDATED: Grand jury indicts leaders behind undercover Planned Parenthood videos
A Houston grand jury on Monday indicted the leaders behind the undercover videos which exposed Planned Parenthood’s role in offering... Read more
Monster storm can't keep massive crowds from March for Life
Despite weather forecasts calling for what might end up being the worst blizzard in over a century, tens of thousands... Read more
