Abortion in the United States
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Dawkins misses joy of those with Down syndrome, critics say
Advocates of those with Down syndrome have strongly criticized prominent atheist Richard Dawkins’ suggestions that it would be immoral not... Read more
Pope Francis prays at Korean cemetery for aborted babies
En route from visiting a rehabilitation center in Kkottognae and on his way to meet with Korean religious, Pope Francis... Read more
In Korea, Pope Francis to visit cemetery for aborted babies
During his upcoming trip to South Korea, Pope Francis will pray for the unborn at the “Cemetery for Aborted Children”... Read more
Peruvian abortion law prompts call for prayer, fasting
Archbishop Jose Antonio Eguren of Piura and Tumbes in Peru is calling on the faithful to pray and fast, asking... Read more
Boston cardinal chides new Massachusetts buffer zone law
Cardinal Sean O'Malley of Boston has criticized a new Massachusetts law re-establishing buffer zones around abortion clinics after the old... Read more
Firing of Polish doctor over abortion refusal sparks outcry
The removal one of Poland's top doctors as director of Holy Family hospital in Warsaw for refusing to perform an... Read more
Mississippi abortion ruling raises questions of women's health
A federal appeals court has drawn criticism for blocking a 2012 Mississippi law requiring abortion doctors to have admitting privileges... Read more
Abortion's grim reality may explain 'pro-choice' label drop
Abortion advocates' recent shift away from the term “pro-choice” could be due to improving medicine and technology showing the harsh... Read more
Rubio: Economic health tied to morality, community
A strong national economy requires strong families, supported by both government and the broader community, said Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)... Read more
Mother of Brazilian soccer star reveals she considered abortion
Thiago Silva might not have been the captain of the Brazilian national team playing in the semi-finals this week in... Read more
Study urges education about Down syndrome, to further acceptance
A new study examines society’s response to Down syndrome and offers recommendations, particularly education in the medical field, to improve... Read more
Supreme Court's abortion clinic ruling hailed as win for women
A unanimous Supreme Court decision striking down a 35-foot buffer zone around Massachusetts abortion clinics is being praised as a... Read more
Gates abortion funding drop met with praise, caution
Although Melinda Gates' recent announcement that her charitable group will axe abortion funding has drawn praise, concern remains over money... Read more
Bishops embrace Pope Francis, Benedict in voting document
The updated voting guide issued by the U.S. bishops will maintain Church teaching as explained by both Pope Francis and... Read more
Chile to abandon consistent pro-life stance at UN
In a radical policy shift, the government of Chile will alter its human rights stance at the United Nations by... Read more
Bill against wrongful birth suits could protect disabled children
The Every Child is a Blessing Act, a bill recently introduced in the House, aims to protect children with disabilities... Read more
Report calls for action amid Planned Parenthood 'abuses, law-breaking'
Releasing a report detailing six years of undercover investigations at Planned Parenthood, a pro-life group has called for a formal... Read more
Children's lives worth more than pets, Chilean cardinal tells president
Amid efforts to legalize abortion in Chile, Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati of Santiago reminded President Michelle Bachelet of the intrinsic value... Read more
Google called on to be neutral in pregnancy center ad policy
Google is being asked to maintain neutrality and fairness in implementing its advertising policy after an abortion advocacy group convinced... Read more
Pope emphasizes 'indissolubility of Christian matrimony'
Pope Francis on April 25 stressed the need for bishops and priests to give a “consistent witness” to Christian moral... Read more
