Abortion in the United States
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Early medical abortion increased 154% in past decade, CDC report finds
Americans are increasingly relying on chemical abortion, or abortion by pill, according to a new report by the Centers for... Read more
UK woman praying in public asked to ‘move on’ by local authorities
Concerns about religious freedom in the UK are intensifying after local council officers confronted a woman on the south coast... Read more
Will France enshrine a ‘right’ to abortion in its constitution?
If officially approved by the Parliament at the end of the month, the bill would still need to be approved... Read more
Meet the U.S. Catholic bishops’ new pro-life chair
Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, is a longtime advocate for the unborn. Read more
Senators urge Biden to rejoin coalition finding no ‘international right’ to abortion
Republican Sens. Steve Daines and James Lankford introduced a resolution Thursday requesting that Biden recommit the U.S. to the Geneva... Read more
‘We weep with Jesus’: Catholic bishops lament pro-abortion ballot victories
As pro-abortion measures won on state ballots and pro-life measures faced defeat, Catholic bishops responded to election results with profound... Read more
Abortion in 2022 midterms: How did the states vote?
Ballot initiatives to protect and expand abortion passed across the nation on Election Day. Read more
2022 Midterms: Which party came out on top? Stay tuned!
The American people spoke on Election Day, but it’s not clear yet what they were trying to say. Read more
Proposition 1: California votes for abortion in midterms 2022
As of 1 a.m. EST Wednesday, the New York Times reported 31% of votes counted, with 68.8% voting yes to... Read more
Pro-life amendment fails in Kentucky, news outlet projects
Voters did not support a ballot measure called Amendment 2 that would have amended the state constitution to say there... Read more
Vermont votes to enshrine abortion in constitution, news outlet projects
A Vermont news outlet said pro-abortion Proposal 5 will pass by a wide margin. Read more
With no pro-life laws, Colorado sees abortion numbers spike
A new study has shown that the number of abortions in Colorado has spiked, in part because more women come... Read more
Soros, Bloomberg pump millions into Michigan abortion push
Billionaires George Soros and Michael Bloomberg, joined by a “dark money” group, are funding Michigan’s Proposal 3 to make abortion... Read more
Archbishop Cordileone to hold ‘Rosary for Peace’ on Election Day
“As Americans participate in the electoral process and with political violence on the rise, we will pray for peace in... Read more
Pope Francis praises pro-abortion economist on papal commission in remarks about women
Mariana Mazzucato’s appointment to the Pontifical Academy for Life drew criticism due to her outspoken advocacy for abortion rights. Read more
Prayer rally to defeat Michigan abortion amendment is victim of ‘pro-choice cyber attack’
Organizers of the pro-life rally had asked attendees to register to help with preparations, but phony registrations came in from... Read more
NPR airs recording of woman’s abortion: ‘What hell sounds like’
“You’re going to hear this machine turn on now, okay, it makes a loud noise,” someone tells the unidentified Michigan... Read more
Midterm elections 2022: How will these states vote on abortion?
In three states proposing constitutional amendments to advance abortion, surveys show strong support for pro-abortion referendums. Read more
Total abortions decreased by 6% in the U.S. after Roe v. Wade was overturned
A pro-abortion group reported there were 5,270 fewer abortions in July and 5,400 fewer in August after the court’s June... Read more
In rare letter to all Detroit parishioners, archbishop warns of ‘extreme’ abortion initiative
Proposal 3 would have “vast and extreme” consequences for Michigan if it passes, Detroit Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron said. Read more
