Abortion in the United States
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After Trump’s address to Congress, pro-lifers stress protections in health care
After President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, pro-life leaders wished he had spoken more to... Read more
Texas must fund Planned Parenthood, federal judge rules
Amid the controversy over investigative videos appearing to show illegal activities at Planned Parenthood, a federal judge has temporarily barred... Read more
Virginia bishops lament veto of bill defunding Planned Parenthood
The bishops of Virginia's two dioceses on Tuesday decried Governor Terry McAuliffe's veto of a bill which would have redirected... Read more
Life, conversion of Roe v. Wade's Norma McCorvey remembered
As the woman at the center of the case legalizing abortion in the U.S. passed away, pro-life leaders hailed her... Read more
House votes to allow states to deny funding to Planned Parenthood
The House voted Thursday to allow states to choose not to fund Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers with federal... Read more
Citing pro-life momentum, thousands demonstrate to defund Planned Parenthood
More than 10,000 pro-life advocates gathered at some 227 protest locations in 43 states and the District of Columbia on... Read more
Doctors who object to abortion need more legal protections, bishops say
Objectors to abortion need stronger conscience protections in federal law, the U.S. bishops have said in a letter to Congress... Read more
Can we end the need for abortion? One organization aims to find out
Women's healthcare is reaching a new dawn in the state of Colorado, courtesy of a new Catholic Charities initiative whose... Read more
Mexico City constitution blasted for excluding right to life
The Catholic weekly of the Archdiocese of Mexico City criticized the city’s new constitution, saying that “it does not recognize... Read more
Reflections on the March for Life
Two weeks ago, America witnessed a historic event. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Washington, D.C. for the 44th... Read more
This proposed law would protect doctors who object to abortion
A bill that would protect health care providers’ freedom to opt-out of abortion mandates they find objectionable has once again... Read more
Senate bill would move women's health funding away from Planned Parenthood
A new bill introduced in the U.S. Senate would re-allocate women’s health care funding away from controversial abortion provider Planned... Read more
What the pro-life movement can learn from Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood is the nation’s largest abortion chain – but rather than dismissing it, pregnancy help centers may be able... Read more
Supreme Court pick wins applause from religious freedom advocates
Pro-life leaders and religious freedom advocates hailed President Trump’s choice of Neil Gorsuch to fill the Supreme Court vacancy on... Read more
Cardinal Tobin praises Trump admin on pro-life stance, criticizes on immigration
In the first days of U.S. president Donald Trump’s administration, Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark said he has seen encouragement... Read more
This Swedish midwife says she was denied work for being pro-life
A Swedish midwife who objects to abortion because of her Christian beliefs is appealing to a labor tribunal after being... Read more
Pope Francis offers prayers, sends greetings to March for Life
Pope Francis offered his greeting to participants at the 2017 March for Life in Washington, D.C., assuring them of his... Read more
Pence to pro-lifers: Win hearts with compassion and love
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence urged pro-lifers to win over hearts with gentleness and compassion at the 2017 March for... Read more
Cardinal Dolan: Abortion undermines everyone's human rights
In a culture where abortion is prevalent, no one’s rights are safe, Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York insisted at... Read more
When it comes to choosing abortion, just one person can tip the scales
Just one decision can have a major effect on future generations, pro-life activists told a group of young people at... Read more
