Abortion in the United States
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Texas ends Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood
Texas will no longer provide Medicaid funds to abortion providers such as Planned Parenthood, with the last funds ending in... Read more
Kentucky lawmakers pass two pro-life bills early in legislative session
Lawmakers in Kentucky on Monday sent two pro-life bills to Governor Andy Beshear’s desk, both of which are likely to... Read more
Supreme Court reinstates FDA’s ban on abortion pills via mail
The U.S. Supreme Court in a 6-3 decision Tuesday reversed a federal judge’s injunction that had blocked FDA rules requiring... Read more
NJ bishops call for day of prayer and fasting on Roe anniversary
As the United States approaches 48 years of legalized abortion nationwide, the Catholic bishops of New Jersey are asking Catholics... Read more
Pope Francis: We need unity in the Catholic Church, society, and nations
In the face of political discord and self-interest, we have an obligation to promote unity, peace, and the common good... Read more
Wyoming legislature to re-visit 'born-alive' abortion bill despite 2020 veto
The Wyoming legislature will again consider a bill to protect infants born alive in legal abortion attempts. Its backers say... Read more
Federal judges block Arkansas abortion laws, pending further decisions
In a setback for pro-life efforts, federal judges have upheld injunctions or imposed new injunctions against multiple Arkansas prolife laws,... Read more
Abortion advocates push for big changes in 2021 under Biden administration
Looking ahead at 2021, abortion advocates are hoping the incoming presidential administration will bring policy changes and new personnel who... Read more
Births of babies with Down syndrome in Europe fall sharply amid increased prenatal testing
The number of babies with Down syndrome who were born in Europe fell by half between 2011 and 2015— confirming... Read more
Catholics must engage Biden on extreme abortion positions to save the unborn, expert claims
During his upcoming administration, presumed President-Elect Joe Biden will have to deal with the issue of abortion, and Catholics must... Read more
Bishops hail medical conscience protection by Trump administration
Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York and Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City praised the administration's actions as “concrete steps... Read more
Funeral Mass for 640 unborn children is held in Poland
A Catholic bishop presided Saturday at a funeral Mass for 640 unborn children in Poland. Read more
Federal court allows Arkansas abortion laws to take effect
A federal court has declined to reconsider an August decision allowing several abortion restrictions in Arkansas to take effect. Read more
FDA appeals to Supreme Court over abortion pill regulations
The Trump administration is again appealing to the Supreme Court to preserve its abortion pill regulations—arguing that in 2020 abortions... Read more
Federal judge again rules against allowing Tennessee abortion waiting period
A federal judge on Monday ruled against Tennessee for a second time this year, refusing to reinstate a 48-hour waiting... Read more
Scottish MP calls for end to UK two-child tax credit limit
A Scottish member of Parliament is calling on the UK government to end a two-child limit on tax credits and... Read more
Black Christian ministers blast Georgia candidate for abortion support
A coalition of Black Christian ministers have criticized Georgia Senate candidate Raphael Warnock for his support for abortion. In addition... Read more
Abortion groups took in millions in federal coronavirus aid
Abortion clinics and lobbyists received millions of dollars in emergency small business loans during the pandemic, one pro-life group reports. Read more
Argentina lawmakers pass abortion bill amid pressure from activists
The lower house of Argentina’s legislature has passed a bill that would legalize abortion-on-demand up to 14 weeks in pregnancy,... Read more
Democratic congresswoman introduces abortion survivors' bill
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard introduced two bills on Thursday aimed at protecting babies who survive abortions and preventing male athletes from competing... Read more
