Abortion in the United States
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U.S. bishops urge prayer during Religious Freedom Week to combat abortion, church vandalism
This year, the bishops are focusing on promoting a culture of life, with the theme "Life and Dignity for All." Read more
Windows smashed, pro-abortion messages tagged on NC pro-life pregnancy clinic
Police discovered red spray paint on the Mountain Area Pregnancy Services building with the words “No forced birth” and “If... Read more
Catholic lawmakers who backed Colorado's abortion law should refrain from Communion, state's bishops say
Voting to allow abortion for any reason up until birth was a "gravely sinful action," the bishops said in a... Read more
Analysis: Catholic church attacks multiply following Supreme Court leak
The U.S. bishops first began noticing — and tracking — a growing number of attacks targeting Catholic churches in 2020.... Read more
What to know about Bishop Robert McElroy, who will soon be a cardinal
McElroy has led the San Diego diocese since 2015. Read more
Catholic pro-life student attacked at public school, school criticized for lack of protection
Nichole Pagano said that students ‘came at me all up in my face, verbally screaming at me, and physically even... Read more
Archbishop Cordileone responds to criticism that he's 'politicizing the Eucharist'
Cordileone was interviewed May 23 by EWTN News' Erik Rosales. Read more
40,000 people take part in Italy’s March for Life
‘We are here to reaffirm the right of children to come into the world,’ said Father Andres Bonello. Read more
Life ‘is always sacred and inviolable’ Pope Francis says
Pope Francis praised a pro-life event in Rome and offered comments defending the dignity of life on Sunday. Read more
Full text of Archbishop Cordileone letter to Nancy Pelosi banning her from Communion
Here is the full text of San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone’s notification to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, informing... Read more
Archbishop Cordileone bars Nancy Pelosi from Communion until she ends abortion support
Archbishop Cordileone said that the step was ‘purely pastoral, not political.’ Read more
10 times Nancy Pelosi supported abortion while citing her Catholic faith
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi may no longer receive Holy Communion in her home archdiocese of San Francisco after publicly supporting... Read more
Archbishop Cordileone tells priests that Nancy Pelosi Communion denial is ‘pastoral, not political’
In a May 20 letter addressed priests of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, Cordileone explained that his instruction is nothing... Read more
TikTok lifts ban on Ruth Sent Us. Here's what we know about this anti-Catholic group
Ruth Sent Us has no publicly known leaders, spokespeople, or mailing address. Yet its inflammatory rhetoric and provocative, theatrical tactics... Read more
New pro-life movie streaming in theaters this week
A new pro-life movie that explores the case for life and the repercussions of abortion is airing May 16 and... Read more
Roe v. Wade: No decision today in Dobbs abortion case
The Supreme Court’s first “opinion issuance day” since the leak of a draft opinion that suggests justices will overturn Roe... Read more
Roe v. Wade: Could the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs case come Monday?
The Supreme Court’s scheduled release of one or more opinions on May 16 is fueling speculation that it may issue... Read more
Catholic, pro-life leaders say women shouldn't be punished for abortions
"We state unequivocally that any measure seeking to criminalize or or punish women is not pro-life and we stand firmly... Read more
Politico: Supreme Court abortion draft still the only one being circulated
In a new report, the news organization that first published a draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade says... Read more
New violence: Oregon Right to Life office set on fire
The offices of a pro-life group in Salem, Oregon, were set on fire Sunday night, the latest in a wave... Read more
