Abortion in the United States
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In Ireland, pro-lifers rally by the thousands against legalizing abortion
Some 100,000 Irish pro-life advocates took to the streets across the country on Saturday to oppose legalizing abortion in the... Read more
Utah, Pennsylvania consider banning Down syndrome abortions
The states of Utah and Pennsylvania are considering legislation that would ban abortions solely due to a prenatal Down syndrome... Read more
In touching documentary, son reunites with mother who almost aborted him
Clapper’s original idea of filming the reunion as a pro-life video clip soon turned into the makings of a film,... Read more
Ohio bishop asks hospital to reconsider rescuing non-compliant abortion clinic
Hospital leaders should rescind their agreement with the last abortion clinic in Toledo that could save it from closing, Bishop... Read more
Pro-life Democrat Lipiniski faces NARAL backed challenger
Pro-life Democratic Rep. Dan Lipinski of Illinois faces a primary challenger backed by pro-abortion rights groups, putting a focus on... Read more
Texas bishops raise concerns about state pro-life group
The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops has suggested churches in Texas sever ties with pro-life group Texas Right to Life,... Read more
Iowa Senate passes fetal heartbeat abortion ban
On Wednesday, the Iowa Senate approved a measure 30-20 that would prohibit abortions in the state after a baby’s heartbeat... Read more
Human dignity in the 21st century – Alaskan bishops release pastoral letter
The bishops of Alaska released a joint pastoral letter this month, highlighting the meaning, origin, and implications of human dignity... Read more
Don't muzzle peaceful pro-life outreach, UK bishop says
Proposals to bar pro-life demonstrations and outreach with a legal ‘buffer zone’ outside abortion clinics drew objections from a leading... Read more
Hundreds rally in support of Ireland's pro-life amendment
Hundreds of people rallied in the coastal suburb of Dun Laoghaire, Ireland, on Saturday to show support for the country’s... Read more
Irish bishop calls for protection of the unborn ahead of abortion referendum
Human life “from its tiniest origins” must be protected, Bishop Brendan Kelly of Galway and Kilmacduagh said at his installation... Read more
Abortion funding limits get priorities right, bishops say
The U.S. bishops have praised signs of progress against ‘abortion ideology,’ in response to a State Department report on new... Read more
'Be missionaries for the cause of life,' Irish bishop tells faithful
Ahead of Ireland’s referendum on the country’s abortion laws, Bishop Brendan Leahy penned a letter to the diocese of Limerick... Read more
Could Mississippi expand its abortion ban?
An abortion ban is up for debate in Mississippi, where the House of Representatives has passed a bill that would... Read more
Commentary: A Consistent Ethic of Life Must Begin with Defending Life Itself
When it comes to the Church’s pro-life witness, consistency matters. Ignoring or denying human dignity in one sphere, undermines our... Read more
As abortion vote is set, Irish bishops encourage respect for life
The Irish government announced Monday that a referendum that could liberalize Ireland’s abortion laws will be set for a vote... Read more
Senate vote to prevent filibuster on 20-week abortion ban fails
A procedural vote on a Senate bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks failed on the evening of Jan. 29,... Read more
Catholic bishops join with rabbis, imams in Canadian religious liberty fight
Interreligious leaders from across Canada came together Thursday to sign a statement urging the national government to respect their freedom... Read more
Satanic Temple sues to end Missouri pro-life laws
Pro-life laws in Missouri have drawn the ire of members of the Satanic Temple, which has filed a lawsuit claiming... Read more
Mexico City Policy ensures US funds won't force 'abortion ideology,' backers say
One year ago, President Trump reinstituted and expanded the Mexico City Policy, widening a ban on funding for NGOs that... Read more
