Abortion in the United States

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Vice President Mike Pence.

Vice President Mike Pence will speak at the March for Life

Jan 26, 2017

Weeks of speculation were confirmed on Thursday, when the White House verified that Vice President Mike Pence will speak at... Read more

U.S. Capitol Building.

US House votes to permanently ban federal abortion funding

Jan 24, 2017

By Matt Hadro

The U.S. House of Representatives passed its first major pro-life bill of the new year on Tuesday, one which would... Read more

At Planned Parenthood, 'women's health' often does not include prenatal care

Jan 24, 2017

By Matt Hadro

Scalding new charges from a pro-life investigative group say that despite Planned Parenthood’s claims to be a premier women’s health... Read more

Donald Trump.

President Trump restores pro-life Mexico City Policy

Jan 23, 2017

On Monday, President Donald Trump reinstated the Mexico City Policy, an international pro-life regulation that is generally seen as an... Read more

Does defunding Planned Parenthood really threaten women's health?

Jan 18, 2017

By Matt Hadro

Congressional plans to strip Planned Parenthood of federal dollars have gained considerable media attention in recent weeks, leading to speculation... Read more

Doctor.

'Conscience in Residency' project supports doctors in training

Jan 18, 2017

When it came time for medical student Ashley Stone to apply to OB/GYN residency programs, she was determined to remain... Read more

Baby in parent's arms.

EWTN to launch new weekly pro-life show

Jan 17, 2017

By CNA Staff

On the eve of this year’s March for Life in Washington, D.C., EWTN Global Catholic Network will launch a new... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square April 13, 2016.

Pope Francis: having an abortion to keep your figure is a big problem

Jan 11, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Wednesday Pope Francis issued strong words against worshipping idols, cautioning against the false hope that beauty, wealth and power... Read more

Planned Parenthood conned millions from public health programs, report suggests

Jan 7, 2017

By Matt Hadro

Audits showing Planned Parenthood’s alleged misuse of federal funds are further proof that the organization should be barred from receiving... Read more

The March for Life in Washington, D.C., January 22, 2016.

How a pro-life group will hold members of Congress accountable

Jan 6, 2017

By Matt Hadro

As the 115th Congress is underway, a pro-life group is touting a new means of holding pro-life members accountable –... Read more

Across California, pro-lifers to rally in January 2017

Jan 5, 2017

January 21. That’s the date when Californians will come together at three events across the state for pro-life advocacy and... Read more

So, abortion doesn't harm women's mental health? The stats disagree

Jan 3, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association says that women who get abortions show no... Read more

Project Mater – an oasis of help for pregnant mothers

Jan 2, 2017

Maria* has not had an easy life. Several years ago, while pregnant with her second child, she checked into a... Read more

Mother and child.

How a simple idea helped 7,000 homeless pregnant women

Dec 23, 2016

Christopher Bell was in his twenties and living in Times Square when he heard something that sounded like the voice... Read more

'I made a huge mistake' - Why one radical feminist changed her mind on abortion

Dec 19, 2016

Brazilian feminist Sara Winter used to work to legalize abortion. She was one of the founders of a radical group... Read more

Ultrasound.

Ohio governor signs 20-week abortion ban, vetoes heartbeat bill

Dec 14, 2016

By Matt Hadro

On Tuesday, Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R) signed a bill banning abortions performed after five months of pregnancy in most... Read more

Pro-lifers gather in front of the Denver Capitol for the 2016 March for Life on January 16, 2016.

Wave of abortion lawsuits may signal panic amid political shift

Dec 11, 2016

In a changed political landscape, pro-abortion rights groups have filed lawsuits against three states’ abortion laws.    Read more

The US capitol building.

Democrats, pro-lifers spar over Planned Parenthood investigation

Dec 8, 2016

By Matt Hadro

Following Democratic claims that a House panel investigating Planned Parenthood has found no wrongdoing, pro-life leaders have fired back that... Read more

Brazilian Supreme Court legalizes first trimester abortion

Dec 8, 2016

Pointing to the example of the United States and other Western countries, the Brazilian Supreme Court ruled that abortion cannot... Read more

Ohio lawmakers revive 'heartbeat abortion' ban

Dec 7, 2016

Citing the prospect of a more favorable Supreme Court, Ohio legislators have passed a ban on abortions once an unborn... Read more