Abortion in the United States
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US bishops launch 9 Days for Life novena, campaign
The U.S. bishops are inviting the faithful to participate in nine days of prayer, fasting and pilgrimage surrounding the 41st... Read more
March for Life broadens focus to engage cultural, political realms
As hundreds of thousands of pro-life Americans prepare for the annual March for Life, organizers of the event are already... Read more
Supreme Court hears abortion zone case, declines 20-week ban
The Supreme Court will rule this year on a case involving “buffer zones” outside abortion clinics, but it has declined... Read more
Federal abortion funding harms women, experts tell Congress
A proposed law blocking federal funding of abortion would be a big step towards “women's health” and a true “women's... Read more
'Extreme' judicial appointee confirmed to key court position
The confirmation of Cornelia “Nina” Pillard to the D.C. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals has prompted concerns from critics worried... Read more
Health group slams push for abortion in Catholic hospitals
The New York Times was “inaccurate and irresponsible” to claim that Catholic hospitals' refusal to perform abortions threatens pregnant mothers... Read more
DC health plans accused of illegally funding abortion
The Obama administration is being accused of violating federal law by directing members of Congress and congressional staff to over... Read more
Lawsuit against US bishops wrong on abortion, doctor says
A lawsuit charging that the U.S. bishops’ ethical standards for hospitals caused negligent care of a pregnant woman wrongly claims... Read more
Project Rachel founder 'delighted' with new bishops' staff position
The founder of Project Rachel says she is extremely pleased by the U.S. bishops’ decision to create a full-time staff... Read more
Bishops create new staff position to aid post-abortion healing
The U.S. bishops have voted to add a bishops’ conference staff member to work with the post-abortion healing ministry Project... Read more
National pain-capable abortion ban introduced in Senate
Legislation that would prohibit abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy, at which point science indicates that unborn babies are able... Read more
Grassroots effort could end late-term abortion in Albuquerque
A citizen-initiated ordinance to ban abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy in Albuquerque, N.M., will receive a vote on Nov.... Read more
Pro-life groups say McAuliffe too 'extreme' for Va. governor
As Virginians head to the polls to elect their next governor, pro-life groups are urging voters to consider the ‘extreme’... Read more
Pro-life advocates urge abortion transparency in health care
Pro-life leaders are calling for transparency in the health care exchanges created by the Affordable Care Act, asking that they... Read more
Court unanimously overturns block on Texas abortion law
Texas pro-life advocates have claimed victory after a federal appeals court unanimously reinstated state rules that require abortion doctors to... Read more
EU proposes $38 million to advance 'reproductive health'
Pro-life advocates are voicing concern over abortion funding after a report revealed that the European Commission has set aside 28... Read more
National abortion rallies ignore pain of women, critics say
A national campaign to depict abortion as a normal and positive experience has drawn criticism for overlooking the harm that... Read more
Loyola Marymount abortion policy change prompts criticism
A Jesuit college in California has sparked controversy by announcing that it will stop directly covering elective abortions, but will... Read more
Taxpayer-funded abortions part of health care law, report says
Federal taxpayer funds could subsidize tens of thousands of abortions each year through the health care legislation that is continuing... Read more
Pope Francis asks doctors to spread the Gospel of Life
Speaking to a group of gynecologists and obstetricians at the Vatican, Pope Francis affirmed that all human life has dignity... Read more
