Abortion in the United States
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Cardinal pushes for law to protect pain-capable unborn
The U.S. bishops’ point man on pro-life issues is calling on federal legislators to support a bill that would ban... Read more
Catholic groups slam Pelosi's claim that abortion is 'sacred ground'
Prominent Catholics and members of the pro-life movement denounced statements by House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi that as a Catholic,... Read more
Democrat-leaning group lashes out at CCHD grant scrutiny
An influential Democrat-leaning communications strategy group has targeted critics of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, claiming it is “Catholic... Read more
Church-turned-abortion clinic now a pro-life haven
An encounter with a pro-life center that had previously served as both a house of worship and an abortion clinic... Read more
Mom contrasts rush to save baby twins with Gosnell murders
When her twin girls were born suddenly at only 26 weeks, Anne Ponton said doctors and nurses in her home... Read more
Gosnell case adds urgency to pro-life efforts, say legislators
Pro-life lawmakers said at a recent event that legislative efforts to fight criminal activity and fraud in the abortion industry... Read more
New pro-life coalition aims to 'Stop the Gosnells'
A new group of pro-life organization across the country is working to expose and fight abuses such as infanticide and... Read more
Pain-capable abortion ban passes congressional subcommittee
By a vote of 6 to 4, the U.S. House Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice approved a bill... Read more
Mobile ultrasound aims to reach abortion-vulnerable women
A network of pro-life pregnancy centers in Colorado is the latest to take to the streets with a mobile ultrasound... Read more
Pro-lifers pray after death of Canadian abortion crusader
Pro-life leaders in Canada reacted with sadness and prayers to the death of Henry Morgentaler, regretting his leading role in... Read more
Targeting of crisis pregnancy centers draws sharp criticism
A bill introduced in congress allowing the Federal Trade Commission to investigate crisis pregnancy centers has sparked a fiery reaction... Read more
Study documents abortion's global health threat to women
A new study released during the 66th annual World Health Assembly identified and exposed what it claimed to be the... Read more
Supreme Court will not hear Planned Parenthood defunding case
In a setback for state efforts to defund abortion providers, the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to hear Indiana’s... Read more
Ariz. abortion law hoped to win Supreme Court support
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against an Arizona law banning abortions after 20 weeks, but backers... Read more
Canada's politicians targeted for 'failure' to protect children
A pro-life group in Canada is renewing its efforts to ignite discussion and conversion in their country by calling out... Read more
Famous exorcist says Pope's simple prayer cast out demon
Rome’s most well known exorcist says Pope Francis performed an exorcism in St. Peter’s Square last Sunday and that the... Read more
Texas abortionist accused of killing babies born alive
A Houston doctor is under investigation on charges that he performed illegal late-term abortions after former employees alleged that several... Read more
Venezuelan Church to start year-long campaign against abortion
A Venezuelan bishop said his country's 13th annual pro-life campaign will extend for the whole year, aiming to defend life... Read more
Spanish bishop exhorts faithful to speak out against abortion
Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of Cordoba, Spain, is calling on the faithful not to remain silent about the genocide of abortion... Read more
Abortionist Gosnell sentenced to life in prison
Following his conviction for the murder of three babies born alive, abortionist Kermit Gosnell was sentenced Tuesday to two life... Read more
