Abortion in the United States

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Signatures presented to the Argentine House of Representatives.

More than 400,000 pro-life signatures presented to Argentine legislature

Jun 7, 2018

In the run-up to a Congressional vote on a pending abortion bill, 417,000 signatures expressing support for the unborn and... Read more

Pro-life demonstrators protest outside the supreme court in London where judges ruled on an appeal against Northern Ireland's abortion laws June 7, 2018.

Court dismisses suit over Northern Ireland abortion law, on technicality

Jun 7, 2018

The UK Supreme Court threw out a case challenging Northern Ireland's abortion law on Thursday, saying the commission which brought... Read more

After Irish referendum, abortion debate heats up in Northern Ireland

Jun 1, 2018

After Ireland voted to legalize abortion in a referendum last week, efforts have increased to legalize the procedure in Northern... Read more

Iowa judge temporarily blocks heartbeat abortion ban

Jun 1, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

An Iowa judge is temporarily blocking the state’s newly-signed “heartbeat bill” from going into effect, he announced on Friday.  Read more

Did Planned Parenthood cover up child abuse and sex trafficking?

May 30, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

In 2011, after undercover footage appeared to show Planned Parenthood officials failing to report suspected sex abuse of minors, the... Read more

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Do the Title X changes really threaten women's healthcare access?

May 29, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

A federal government proposal to remove Title X funding from programs and facilities that perform abortions has drawn considerable media... Read more

MRI scan screenshot.

Watch a 20-week baby in utero with new groundbreaking technology

May 28, 2018

When the fetal ultrasound gained popularity in the 1970s, it was hailed as a “window to the womb.” But now,... Read more

China may lift its two-child policy - here's what that could mean  

May 23, 2018

Amid reports that China may be considering putting an end to its two-child policy, experts are questioning the extent of... Read more

Commentary: Trump/Reagan Title X Protect Life Rule 

May 21, 2018

By Rep. Chris Smith

Last Friday, the Trump Administration announced its intention to reassert and promulgate portions of President Ronald Reagan’s modest but necessary... Read more

Title X restrictions on Planned Parenthood a 'major victory'

May 18, 2018

Pro-life advocates lauded a federal government proposal that aims to remove Title X funding from programs and facilities that promote... Read more

Donald Trump.

Trump plan could strip Title X funds from abortion providers

May 17, 2018

The Trump administration on Friday will announce a plan to ensure that Title X family planning funding does not go... Read more

Midwife: Repealing Ireland's abortion amendment would harm women

May 17, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Eliminating Ireland’s constitutional protection of life inside the womb would have negative consequences on not only the unborn, but on... Read more

Church pleads for prayers ahead of Ireland's abortion referendum

May 17, 2018

With a referendum vote that could legalize abortion in Ireland just days away, the country’s clergy and Church leaders are... Read more

Report promoting abortion in developing nations denounced as 'grotesque'

May 14, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

A report calling for access to contraception and abortion in the developing world is an example of ideological colonization and... Read more

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Could Google's ban on ads rig Ireland’s abortion vote?

May 11, 2018

By Kevin J. Jones

Internet giant Google has decided to bar all ads related to a fast-approaching referendum on legalizing abortion in Ireland. The... Read more

Ottawa March for Life.

Photos: 15,000 Canadians march for life in Ottawa

May 11, 2018

By Perry West

An estimated 15,000 people attended the Canadian March for Life on Thursday in Ottawa.  Read more

Canadians oppose abortion requirement for summer job grants, poll finds

May 10, 2018

A recent survey indicates that a majority of Canadians disapprove of a new provision in the Canada Summer Job Grants... Read more

Repealing Ireland's pro-life amendment could have dire consequences, bishop warns

May 10, 2018

By Kevin J. Jones

Ireland’s upcoming vote on whether to legalize abortion is “a vital issue of life or death” that threatens to change... Read more

March for Life in Lima, Peru, May 5, 2018.

Hundreds of thousands march for life across Latin America

May 7, 2018

Huge crowds across Latin America took to the streets in recent days to call for the protection of human life... Read more