Abortion in the United States

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Aedes aegypti mosquito.

How the Church is fighting Zika virus in the US

Sep 1, 2016

By Adelaide Mena

With Zika virus reaching the continental U.S. in recent weeks, scientists are scrambling to find a cure and a vaccine.... Read more

For David Daleiden, Soros money shows Planned Parenthood in a panic

Aug 26, 2016

By Kevin J. Jones

A leaked grant report from the Open Societies Foundation seems to show Planned Parenthood and its allies in a panicked... Read more

In UK, abortion clinic inspections have consequences

Aug 23, 2016

British inspectors have barred some abortions at Marie Stopes International due to concerns about safety and informed consent for abortion.  Read more

Celtic Cross on the hill at Cashel, Tipperary, Ireland.

For George Soros, Ireland abortion fight may be first step against Catholic countries

Aug 18, 2016

By Kevin J. Jones

Wealthy abortion backers could use Ireland as a model to change pro-life laws in other Catholic countries, an apparent leaked... Read more

Pro-life leaders reject call for abortions in face of U.S. Zika cases

Aug 10, 2016

A small patch of the city of Miami is being called “ground zero” for the Zika virus in the United... Read more

Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson speaks with CNA in Rome, June 26, 2014.

Voting for pro-abortion politicians? There’s no excuse, head Knight of Columbus says

Aug 2, 2016

Catholics need to stop voting for pro-abortion politicians, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson told an international gathering of the Knights of... Read more

The Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, PA on July 26, 2016.

Even a former Obama staffer thinks the Democratic platform is extreme

Jul 27, 2016

By Matt Hadro

The Democratic Party platform has drawn the ire of critics – including a member of Barack Obama’s former campaign –... Read more

Tim Kaine.

Tim Kaine draws ire over flip-flop on Hyde Amendment

Jul 27, 2016

Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine has reportedly changed his mind on a long-standing policy preventing government funding of most... Read more

Tim Kaine.

Tim Kaine, a Catholic VP? Bishops voice their concerns

Jul 26, 2016

After Senator Tim Kaine, a Catholic from Virginia, was named Hillary Clinton’s running mate last week, several bishops spoke out... Read more

Americans support higher standards for abortion clinics, poll finds

Jul 25, 2016

A new poll released Monday found that an overwhelming majority of Americans believe abortion clinics should be held to the... Read more

Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio on July 19, 2016.

What Catholics have to say about the GOP platform

Jul 19, 2016

By Adelaide Mena, Matt Hadro

The detailed platform adopted by the Republican Party this week received mixed reactions among Catholics for its positions.    Read more

California Capitol.

The pro-life law that was killed in California

Jul 8, 2016

Churches and other organizations in California will be forced to buy insurance plans that cover abortions due to the Obama... Read more

Texas governor mandates burial or cremation of aborted fetuses

Jul 8, 2016

After the Supreme Court recently struck down the state’s abortion clinic restriction law, Texas governor Gregg Abbott plans to require... Read more

Profits over people? Former abortion worker warns of continuing clinic abuses

Jul 7, 2016

By Matt Hadro

After the Supreme Court struck down Texas’ abortion clinic regulations last week, a new report claims that these clinics are... Read more

2015 March for Life in Washington D.C. on Jan. 22, 2015.

Supreme Court ruling blasted for pro-abortion bias in Texas ruling

Jun 27, 2016

By Matt Hadro

In striking down Texas’ regulations of abortion clinics, the Supreme Court showed favoritism toward the supposed “right to abortion” over... Read more

US Supreme Court.

Supreme Court strikes down Texas abortion clinic regulations

Jun 27, 2016

On Monday, the Supreme Court struck down a 2013 Texas law regulating the safety of abortion clinics, saying in a... Read more

Greg Stormans.

Here's what actually happens when you fight for conscience rights

Jun 24, 2016

Every morning, Greg Stormans contemplates a Bible verse perched in a tiny frame above his bathroom sink, which his daughter... Read more

In 'shocking' move, California churches forced to cover abortions

Jun 22, 2016

The Obama administration has rejected a challenge to the State of California’s requirement that health care plans include abortion coverage.... Read more

Judge drops charge against Planned Parenthood investigator

Jun 14, 2016

By Matt Hadro

A county court on Tuesday dismissed a misdemeanor charge against the man responsible for undercover investigations of Planned Parenthood, although... Read more

In South Carolina, unborn babies' pain drives latest pro-life bill

May 24, 2016

South Carolina has moved closer to stronger legal restrictions against abortion, with a bill to ban most abortions after 19... Read more