Abortion in the United States

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'The Apology' – Men speak up about abortion

Jan 21, 2015

A pro-life organization is aiming to highlight how men are affected by abortion – and offer hope for healing and... Read more

Martin Luther King Jr. addresses a crowd from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial where he delivered his famous I Have a Dream speech during the Aug. 28, 1963 march on Washington DC.

The fight for human dignity - how MLK speaks to ISIS, abortion

Jan 19, 2015

By Matt Hadro

The ongoing legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is that every human life is sacred and must be protected... Read more

Speaker John Boehner administers the the oath of office to members of the 113th Congress Jan 3, 2013.

Members of Congress: Abortion funding breaks health care law promise

Dec 26, 2014

By Matt Hadro

More than 75 members of Congress have written the Obama administration emphasizing that abortion coverage must be billed separately under... Read more

A 'bullying' move? UK midwife abortion ruling sparks outcry

Dec 18, 2014

The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled that midwives in charge of delivery wards are not exempt from assisting in the... Read more

Adoption takes the spotlight in pro-life ad campaign

Dec 2, 2014

A life-affirming online ad campaign seeks to present the positive experience of adoption as an alternative to abortion for women... Read more

Pope Francis addresses the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Nov. 25, 2014.

The challenge of human rights recognition in Europe

Nov 25, 2014

While Pope Francis was applauded at the European Parliament on Tuesday at his mention of children “killed even before being... Read more

Copyright European Union 2013. European Parliament (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0).

Human dignity at risk in Europe, advocates warn before Pope's speech

Nov 24, 2014

Ahead of Pope Francis’ Nov. 25 address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, pro-life leaders are emphasizing the danger... Read more

President Obama delivers remarks on the health insurance reform bill, March 23, 2010.

Website shines light on which health plans cover abortion

Nov 24, 2014

A new website informing Americans whether or not their health plans cover abortion is up and running, with advocates saying... Read more

Doctor with female patient (file photo).

Fight discrimination against pro-life doctors, bishops ask Congress

Nov 20, 2014

By Matt Hadro

The U.S. bishops are imploring Congress to enact stronger medical conscience protections against state abortion laws by passing the Abortion... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience May 28, 2014.

Pope Francis blasts abortion, euthanasia as 'sins against God'

Nov 15, 2014

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis told a group of Catholic doctors that “playing with life” in ways like abortion and euthanasia is sinful,... Read more

Sleeping Baby, by Vera Kratochvil (CC0 1.0).

UK pro-lifers throw rare legal punch against sex-selective abortion

Nov 12, 2014

By Adelaide Mena

Claiming that the government has turned a blind eye to sex-selective abortions, British pro-life activists are launching a rare private... Read more

Mother And Baby by Anna Langova (CC0 1.0).

Argentina lawmakers rebuked over abortion push for minors

Nov 5, 2014

Pro-life organizations in Argentina are denouncing a proposal that would allow “free and legal abortion on demand,” for children as... Read more

Colo. bishops refute claims regarding personhood ballot measure

Oct 26, 2014

The Colorado Catholic bishops responded last week to a recent media campaign sponsored by Catholics for Choice against Amendment 67,... Read more

LIFE Runner and Vitae board member Rob Rysavy competes in the 2014 Air Force Marathon in Dayton, Ohio on Sept. 20, 2014.

Witness through fitness: America's first pro-life half marathon

Oct 15, 2014

By Kate Veik

When three feet of snow canceled South Dakota’s Crazy Horse half and full marathons last October, thousands of runners were... Read more

Loyola Marymount University.

Calif. abortion mandate deemed a 'flagrant violation' of civil rights

Oct 3, 2014

By Kevin J. Jones

The California government “directly targeted” two Catholic universities and violated federally guaranteed civil rights by ordering their health insurance plans... Read more

Pro-life demonstators in Washington, D.C.

Criticism of abortion funding in health care law spans party lines

Sep 22, 2014

By Matt Hadro

Pro-life Republicans and Democrats alike have voiced condemnation for the findings of a recent report showing that federal subsidies are... Read more

Spanish youth call on government to keep pro-life promises

Sep 18, 2014

A pro-life youth organization in Spain is asking the government to move forward with its reform of the country’s abortion... Read more

U.S. President Barack Obama.

Deluge of criticism after abortion funding revealed in health care law

Sep 16, 2014

By Adelaide Mena, Matt Hadro

Pro-life groups have responded forcefully to a new report finding that despite promises from President Barack Obama, more than 1,000... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wed. general audience on Sept. 3, 2014.

Pope Francis is a 'son of the Church' on pro-life issues

Sep 4, 2014

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis has drawn praise for his firm pro-life stance as well as his approach to the topic – which... Read more

Loyola Marymount University.

Outcry flares over Calif. abortion push in Catholic colleges

Aug 26, 2014

By Kevin J. Jones

Amid backlash from religious liberty and education advocates, Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown's administration has ordered abortion coverage in health insurance... Read more