Abortion in the United States
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Denver bishops ask Hispanic voters to support 22-week abortion ban
The bishops of the Archdiocese of Denver are calling on the local Hispanic community to support Proposition 115, a ballot... Read more
Ecuadorian president vetoes health code bill
The Ecuadorian president on Friday vetoed the entire Health Code bill passed by the country’s legislature. The bill would have... Read more
In UN message, Pope Francis decries abortion and family breakdown
Pope Francis told the United Nations Friday that denying the existence of human life in the womb through abortion does... Read more
More than 130 Colorado doctors, scientists support late-term abortion ban
More than 130 medical professionals and scientists in Colorado have signed a letter in support of Proposition 115, a ballot... Read more
Survey: Catholics, like fellow Americans, favor abortion restrictions
The vast majority of Catholic likely voters – more than 8 in 10 – favor restrictions on abortion, a new... Read more
Trump to UN: Protect the unborn and religious minorities
President Trump told world leaders that the United States is committed to “protecting unborn children” in remarks to the United... Read more
Abortion key issue in Supreme Court nomination process
As speculation mounts over who President Donald Trump will nominate as the next Supreme Court Justice, pro-life and pro-abortion voices... Read more
Catholic Amy Coney Barrett front-runner as Trump signals Supreme Court nomination plans
President Donald Trump on Saturday signalled he would soon nominate a potential replacement to the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth... Read more
Biden campaign downplays abortion, 'preeminent priority' of US Catholic bishops
Catholic supporters of Joe Biden sought to deflect the Democratic candidate’s support for abortion on Thursday by pointing to other... Read more
Pennsylvania bishop tells Catholics: Vote with life ‘uppermost in mind’
Defense of innocent human life should be “uppermost” in the mind of Catholic voters at election time, the bishop of... Read more
‘Catholics for Biden’ co-chairs include pro-choice defenders of abortion protections
The Biden campaign announced on Monday a panel of co-chairs for its “Catholics for Biden” outreach. Among the Catholics chairing... Read more
Pro-life lawyers oppose bill to legalize abortion in Dominican Republic
A group of pro-life lawyers in the Dominican Republic have called on lawmakers to reject a bill legalizing abortion in... Read more
Alabama abortion doctor denied license over claims of application fraud
The medical director at an abortion clinic in Tuscaloosa, Alabama has had her license to practice medicine suspended, with officials... Read more
Trump administration proposes Mexico City Policy expansion
The Trump administration announced plans on Monday to expand the Mexico City Policy, which limits access to U.S. overseas aid... Read more
The first 100 days: What Biden-Harris plan for life issues
Pro-life leaders have warned that policy decisions and presidential appointments made within the first 100 days of a Biden administration could roll... Read more
As California AG, Harris sponsored law targeting pro-life pregnancy centers
Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), who was previously attorney general of California, has a record of legislative... Read more
Abortion rate in England and Wales soars amid pandemic
The number of abortions in England and Wales soared in the first half of 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic, according... Read more
March for Life reveals 2021 theme, with unity as focus
The March for Life Education and Defense Fund announced Thursday the theme for its 2021 event: “Together Strong: Life Unites.” Read more
La Crosse bishop to correct ‘Catholics can’t be Democrats’ priest
After a Wisconsin priest said in a viral video that no Catholic can be a Democrat, the priest’s bishop said... Read more
Supreme Court could rule soon on abortion pill regulations
The Supreme Court could soon rule on a major abortion case, after the Trump administration appealed to maintain safety regulations... Read more
