Abortion in the United States
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Is free childbirth the next step for the pro-life movement?
Childbirth in America should be free, say two prominent pro-life leaders representing both sides of the political divide. Read more
Even after Roe, most Americans support abortion restrictions: poll
A majority of Americans support some limits on abortion and Americans’ attitudes toward abortion have not significantly changed, a new... Read more
2023 March for Life: 8 things for pro-lifers to know
This year’s march on Friday, Jan. 20, will be the first March for Life held in a post-Roe America. Read more
5 things to know about abortion drugs sent by mail
The U.S. Department of Justice recently advised that the U.S. Postal Service can deliver these abortion drugs by mail. Read more
Catholic bishops’ pro-life chair applauds passage of ‘Born-Alive’ Act
“We commend the House of Representatives for passing legislation to protect innocent children from infanticide,” Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington... Read more
House Republicans to bring pro-life legislation to vote
With a newly sworn-in Congress, Republicans are engaging in a renewed effort to pass pro-life legislation, even if pro-life policy... Read more
Walgreens, CVS pharmacies to dispense abortion drugs after FDA changes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Jan. 3 announced it will allow any patient with a prescription to obtain... Read more
FDA changes policy to allow abortion pills to be sold at pharmacies
The Food and Drug Administration officially changed its policy to allow pharmacies, such as CVS and Walgreens, to sell mifepristone. Read more
Trump taken to task by pro-life groups for blaming midterm losses on abortion issue
Former president Donald Trump blamed Republican losses in the November midterm elections on candidates who opposed abortion for any reason. Read more
Woman arrested while praying silently outside abortion clinic charged with ‘intimidation’
Isabel Vaughan-Spruce is accused of “protesting and engaging in an act that is intimidating to service users.” Read more
Frank Pavone cancels Mass but vows legal action after Vatican dismisses him from priesthood
In a Dec. 13 letter to U.S. bishops, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to the United States, wrote that... Read more
U.S. calls for investigation into Nigerian forced abortions, according to report
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, is seeking information from Nigerian authorities regarding evidence of a massive forced abortion... Read more
In post-Roe Colorado, could a city ordinance keep out a late-term abortionist?
The proposal comes after news that late-term abortionist LeRoy Carhart seeks to open an abortion clinic in Pueblo, Colorado. Read more
Indiana abortion doctor drops lawsuit against state attorney general
After Caitlin Bernard disclosed she performed an abortion last summer on a 10-year-old Ohio child who was raped, Indiana's AG... Read more
Arrested pro-life activist Mark Houck victim of religious discrimination, lawyers say
Lawyers filed a motion to dismiss the case, contending that “the Biden administration, has engaged in an overt pattern of... Read more
UK Supreme Court rules in favor of banning prayer, protests at abortion clinics
The law prohibits “direct” and “indirect” pro-life “influence,” broadly defined, within 100 meters (about 328 feet) of an abortion provider. Read more
Reuters exposes massive rape and forced abortion campaigns in Nigeria
A Reuters investigative report found that a massive forced abortion program has been carried out by the Nigerian military on... Read more
Charges dropped against ‘Red Rose Rescue’ priest who counsels women against abortion
Father Fidelis Moscinski, CFR, and three other pro-life advocates faced charges of trespassing at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Trenton. Read more
Catholic student center in Nebraska receives shooting threat, signed ‘Jane’s Revenge’
A Catholic campus ministry center at the University of Nebraska received a death threat Saturday morning in a note signed... Read more
Indiana AG files legal complaint against abortion doctor who performed a minor’s abortion
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has asked the state’s medical licensing board to discipline the doctor who performed an abortion... Read more
