Abortion in the United States

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Oscars voter: 'There is nothing entertaining or inspiring about killing unborn babies'

Mar 2, 2021

By Jonah McKeown

A member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences— the nationwide body that votes for the Academy Awards—... Read more

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Mexico's bishops hope politicians would be enlightened by Our Lady

Mar 2, 2021

In a statement Tuesday responding to media inquiries about US president Joe Biden’s stated devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe,... Read more

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EU Catholic bishops criticize European Parliament resolution on Poland’s abortion law

Feb 25, 2021

Catholic bishops across Europe have criticized a European Parliament resolution on Poland’s abortion law.  Read more

‘Roe v Wade’ film aims to accurately portray history of landmark decision

Feb 25, 2021

By CNA Staff

The co-writer and star of a new film chronicling the courtroom drama of the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court... Read more

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Health secretary nominee grilled on partial-birth abortion, taxpayer-funded abortion

Feb 23, 2021

By Matt Hadro

President Biden’s nominee for health secretary on Tuesday would not commit to preventing federal funding of abortions, and would not... Read more

Archdiocese of Panama warns of abortion group claiming ‘Catholic’ title

Feb 22, 2021

By CNA Staff

The Archdiocese of Panama warned the country’s faithful that “Catholics for the Right to Decide” (CDD in Spanish), which is... Read more

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40 Days for Life kicks off Lenten campaign

Feb 18, 2021

The pro-life group 40 Days for Life began its 2021 Lenten prayer campaign on Wednesday, after the coronavirus pandemic forced... Read more

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Pro-life activists challenge German municipality’s prayer vigil ban

Feb 17, 2021

Pro-life activists are challenging a German municipality’s decision to ban them from praying in front of a pre-abortion advisory center.  Read more

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Congress debates abortion funding in COVID relief

Feb 12, 2021

Members of Congress on Thursday debated abortion funding restrictions in a proposed COVID relief package, with one member comparing abortion... Read more

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Why pro-lifers should be concerned with Biden's OMB nominee

Feb 11, 2021

By CNA Staff

A former director of the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) warned that pro-lifers should be concerned about... Read more

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Pro-life groups warn against abortion funding in COVID relief

Feb 11, 2021

Pro-life groups are warning against increased funding of abortions in Congress’ proposed COVID relief legislation.  Read more

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Pro-life candidate declares victory in final 2020 House race

Feb 8, 2021

Another woman endorsed by pro-life groups was elected to the U.S. House on Friday, in the last 2020 House race... Read more

Super Bowl champion aims for empathy in new documentary on abortion

Feb 7, 2021

By CNA Staff

Super Bowl XXXIX champion Benjamin Watson has released a new documentary that interviews people across the political spectrum in an... Read more

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Nearly 50 senators pledge to oppose taxpayer-funded abortions

Feb 5, 2021

Nearly 50 senators have signed on to a letter pledging to oppose taxpayer funding of abortions.  Read more

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'Born-alive' amendment fails again in the Senate

Feb 5, 2021

On Thursday evening, the Senate rejected a measure requiring care for babies who survive abortion attempts.  Read more

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Pro-life movement ‘will be tenacious,’ House pro-life leader promises

Feb 4, 2021

By Matt Hadro

With a pro-abortion administration and a pro-abortion majority in the House, the pro-life movement will be “tenacious,” a leading pro-life... Read more

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At National Prayer Breakfast, Biden says faith is guide in ‘a dark, dark time’

Feb 4, 2021

President Joe Biden condemned political extremism and urged Americans to “lift one another up” in remarks at the virtual National... Read more

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White House: Biden is delivering on promises by revoking pro-life policies

Feb 3, 2021

Asked Wednesday if President Joe Biden intends to work with the pro-life community, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said... Read more

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Ryan Anderson: Church teaching an 'untapped resource' for responding to culture wars

Feb 3, 2021

By Matt Hadro

In an interview with CNA, Ryan Anderson—a prominent speaker and author on marriage, sexuality, religious freedom, and natural law—offered advice... Read more

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‘A victory for transparency’: Louisiana applauds court order to unseal abortion clinic records

Feb 2, 2021

Louisiana’s attorney general is applauding a federal court order to unseal documents and records that abortion providers have fought to... Read more