Abortion in the United States
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Interviewer: Pope’s adherence to Church abortion teaching is clear
Pope Francis is “absolutely clear” about Catholic teaching on abortion, but his first focus is to bring God’s salvation to... Read more
Bishop: Abortion-supporting stance should bar lawmakers from Eucharist
The adjunct secretary of the Bishops’ Conference of Bolivia, Archbishop José Fuentes, said that government officials who support abortion should... Read more
Pro-life petition could spark European legislation, debate
A citizen-led initiative in Europe is nearing the one million signatures needed to prompt a discussion on human life and... Read more
Saved from abortion, Chilean twin brothers are now priests
Two twin brothers in Chile say that their mother’s determination in protecting them from abortion despite the advice of doctors... Read more
March for Life founder still influencing movement after death
A year after her death, Nellie Gray – called the “Joan of Arc of the pro-life movement” – is still... Read more
Human life should be protected as gift from God, Pope says
Human life – including the lives of unborn children – must be defended as a gift from God, underscored Pope... Read more
'March on the Media' criticizes abortion bias in reporting
Pro-life leaders from around the country are calling on major media outlets to do a better job of informing society... Read more
Argentina Down Syndrome test could cause abortion increase
The pro-life group ArgentinosAlerta has warned that a new test to detect Down Syndrome in unborn children after nine weeks... Read more
'Mercy and love' at heart of Church's teaching on abortion
A message of healing and compassion should always be at the center of the abortion debate and is the basis... Read more
Federal probe of abortion clinic funding draws praise
Pro-life lawmakers issued statements supporting a government decision to investigate the federal funding of Planned Parenthood and other organizations that... Read more
Brazilian president signs law permitting abortion after papal visit
Four days after Pope Francis left Brazil, President Dilma Rousseff signed into a law a measure that opens the door... Read more
North Carolina pro-life law praised as positive step
Pro-life advocates are praising North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory for signing into law a multi-part pro-life bill that rasies abortion... Read more
Pope Francis urges Irish, British to value each human life
Ahead of Day for Life Sunday in the U.K., Pope Francis has sent a message to British and Irish Catholics... Read more
High levels of pro-life state legislation passed so far this year
The progress of pro-life legislation at the state level this year has made the 2013 the second-best year on record... Read more
Irish law will lead to abortion increase, Vatican expert predicts
A scientist from the Pontifical Academy for Life says Ireland’s new abortion law will result in an increased number of... Read more
Court decision ends Illinois 'haven' for underage abortions
A unanimous ruling from the Illinois Supreme Court means that a 1995 law requiring parental notification for a minor seeking... Read more
After crisis pregnancy, young mom finds fulfillment
A 22-year-old single mom who chose life during an unplanned pregnancy says that she has found “purpose and love” in... Read more
Fetuses may feel pain as early as 20 weeks, doctor clarifies
An Italian doctor has clarified that fetuses may be capable of feeling pain and pleasure as early as 20 weeks... Read more
NY abortion expansion fails amid Catholic opposition
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed bill to dramatically expand legal abortion in the state died in the state senate... Read more
Obama threatens veto as fetal pain bill passes House
Despite passing the U.S. House of Representatives, a bill to prohibit abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy faces an uncertain... Read more
