Abortion in the United States
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California church fights back against mandatory abortion funding
A California church is challenging a state mandate that requires elective abortion coverage in its health insurance plans. Read more
Congressman: Zika virus should inspire care, not fear
Fears of the Zika virus outbreak’s possible effects on the health of women and unborn children should be a motivation... Read more
Latest undercover abortion video talks about 'group purchasing program'
A new undercover video from the Center for Medical Progress highlights a major North American abortion group and its role... Read more
Brazilian bishops reject push to expand abortion to Zika virus cases
In its first statement related to the health crisis sparked by the Zika virus, the Brazilian Conference of Catholic Bishops... Read more
Archbishop Gomez: social justice needs a pro-life foundation
Efforts to combat social injustice cannot forget that the right to life is foundational, Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los... Read more
Catholics to Supreme Court: Don't compromise women's safety to protect abortion
If abortion clinics fail to meet established safety standards, the solution is not to lower those standards, said Catholic leaders... Read more
Planned Parenthood investigator protected as undercover journalist, lawyer says
The Planned Parenthood investigators indicted by a Houston grand jury on Monday were not breaking the law as they are... Read more
UPDATED: Grand jury indicts leaders behind undercover Planned Parenthood videos
A Houston grand jury on Monday indicted the leaders behind the undercover videos which exposed Planned Parenthood’s role in offering... Read more
Monster storm can't keep massive crowds from March for Life
Despite weather forecasts calling for what might end up being the worst blizzard in over a century, tens of thousands... Read more
Make your life a Nativity set, Cardinal Dolan tells pro-life marchers
Pro-lifers must make their lives a Nativity scene where they provide a welcoming witness and see Christ in the faces... Read more
When it comes to abortion, there's more public agreement than you may think
Beneath the pro-life/pro-choice divide in the U.S., there is a significant consensus favoring abortion restrictions, according to a new Marist... Read more
For first time, bill to defund Planned Parenthood heads to White House
After the House of Representatives voted Wednesday to pass a budget bill blocking federal funding of Planned Parenthood, the legislation... Read more
Leading US bishop: 2016 is the time for pro-life conscience protections
On the cusp of 2016, the president of the U.S. Bishops Conference is calling for greater protection of pro-life professionals... Read more
This midwife can't get a job in Sweden - and it's a serious problem
For years, Ellinor Grimmark had dreamed of being a midwife in her Swedish hometown of Skarstad. Read more
If post-abortion syndrome doesn't exist, why are these women suffering?
A psychologist who cares for post-abortive women has emphasized the need to help women who have had abortions heal –... Read more
US Senate votes to defund Planned Parenthood, but veto is expected
The United States Senate voted Thursday to pass a bill that would defund Planned Parenthood, though the White House has... Read more
Seek mercy, not violence – Denver's archbishop on Planned Parenthood shooting
In the wake of last week's attack on a Colorado Planned Parenthood clinic, Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver has rejected... Read more
Chilean abortion plan is 'a trap for the gullible,' cardinal says
Cardinal Gerhard Mueller, prefect for the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, firmly rejected a proposal to legalize abortion... Read more
Record-breaking 40 Days for Life campaign sees monumental results
After its 2015 fall campaign of prayer and fasting outside hundreds of abortion clinics around the world, the pro-life advocacy... Read more
US House votes to defund Planned Parenthood, but not without controversy
Amid continuing controversy over fetal tissue harvesting at abortion clinics, the U.S. House of Representatives voted Friday to defund Planned... Read more
