Abortion in the United States
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Mother of Brazilian soccer star reveals she considered abortion
Thiago Silva might not have been the captain of the Brazilian national team playing in the semi-finals this week in... Read more
Study urges education about Down syndrome, to further acceptance
A new study examines society’s response to Down syndrome and offers recommendations, particularly education in the medical field, to improve... Read more
Supreme Court's abortion clinic ruling hailed as win for women
A unanimous Supreme Court decision striking down a 35-foot buffer zone around Massachusetts abortion clinics is being praised as a... Read more
Gates abortion funding drop met with praise, caution
Although Melinda Gates' recent announcement that her charitable group will axe abortion funding has drawn praise, concern remains over money... Read more
Bishops embrace Pope Francis, Benedict in voting document
The updated voting guide issued by the U.S. bishops will maintain Church teaching as explained by both Pope Francis and... Read more
Chile to abandon consistent pro-life stance at UN
In a radical policy shift, the government of Chile will alter its human rights stance at the United Nations by... Read more
Bill against wrongful birth suits could protect disabled children
The Every Child is a Blessing Act, a bill recently introduced in the House, aims to protect children with disabilities... Read more
Report calls for action amid Planned Parenthood 'abuses, law-breaking'
Releasing a report detailing six years of undercover investigations at Planned Parenthood, a pro-life group has called for a formal... Read more
Children's lives worth more than pets, Chilean cardinal tells president
Amid efforts to legalize abortion in Chile, Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati of Santiago reminded President Michelle Bachelet of the intrinsic value... Read more
Google called on to be neutral in pregnancy center ad policy
Google is being asked to maintain neutrality and fairness in implementing its advertising policy after an abortion advocacy group convinced... Read more
Pope emphasizes 'indissolubility of Christian matrimony'
Pope Francis on April 25 stressed the need for bishops and priests to give a “consistent witness” to Christian moral... Read more
Gosnell movie fundraiser tops $1.2 million
A fundraising campaign to create a movie about the notorious Philadelphia abortionist Kermit Gosnell has surpassed $1.2 million in donations,... Read more
Church will always proclaim life, Argentine archbishop says
Archbishop Alfredo Zecca of Tucuman, Argentina, said the Church does not tire of proclaiming the Gospel of Life and of... Read more
Archbishop thanks Colo. faithful for witness against abortion bill
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver has voiced his gratitude to all those who spoke out against proposed Colorado legislation... Read more
Radical abortion bill dies in Colo. Senate after call to prayer, action
Amid growing protests led in large part by the Catholic Church, the Colorado Senate on April 16 killed a controversial... Read more
Denver archbishop rallies Coloradans against 'extreme' abortion bill
The Archbishop of Denver on April 15 rallied opposition to a Colorado bill he says is “both extreme and dangerously... Read more
Colo. Senate considers 'extraordinarily broad' abortion bill
A Colorado Senate committee has advanced legislation that could bar any new pro-life laws in the state, prompting criticism that... Read more
Archbishop urges prayer, action against Colo. abortion bill
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila is asking the people of Colorado to spend 10 minutes in prayer and take concrete action... Read more
La. House passes abortion clinic regulations to protect women
The Louisiana House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved new safety regulations requiring that abortionists have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals,... Read more
Planned Parenthood opposes lawmaker with Gosnell victim tie
Planned Parenthood has decided not to endorse a Pennsylvania lawmaker who supported increasing health regulations for abortion clinics, a move... Read more
