Abortion in the United States
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Defense of conscience critical to pro-life movement, scholar says
Prevailing attitudes toward abortion within the medical community show the need to safeguard conscience rights while working to protect life,... Read more
Scholars say abortion is a public, not private matter
Scholars from across a wide field of inquiry discussed the framing of abortion as a private matter, challenging that the... Read more
Governor faces backlash for calling NY pro-lifers 'extreme'
Catholic and pro-life leaders have criticized New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for suggesting that pro-life individuals are extremists who “have... Read more
Cardinal: joy and compassion are at heart of pro-life movement
Catholics in the pro-life movement must “evangelize with beauty and with joy” as they seek to offer compassionate aid to... Read more
Truth of human dignity is burned on our hearts, archbishop says
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia said that despite 41 years of legalized abortion in the U.S., the understanding of... Read more
God became an unborn child, priest tells youth at pro-life Mass
Catholics stand up for their unborn brothers and sisters “because the Son of God became one of them,” a priest... Read more
Pro-life lawmakers hopeful after 41 years of legal abortion
On the 41st anniversary of legalized abortion throughout the U.S., pro-life lawmakers from both political parties voiced hope about the... Read more
March for Life is important witness of unity, advocate says
The annual March for Life plays a foundational role in the Church's work to promote human dignity at all stages... Read more
Rankings show pro-life 'momentum' in US state laws
Organizers of a recent report monitoring pro-life laws in states throughout the country said that the data shows a trend... Read more
US bishops launch 9 Days for Life novena, campaign
The U.S. bishops are inviting the faithful to participate in nine days of prayer, fasting and pilgrimage surrounding the 41st... Read more
March for Life broadens focus to engage cultural, political realms
As hundreds of thousands of pro-life Americans prepare for the annual March for Life, organizers of the event are already... Read more
Supreme Court hears abortion zone case, declines 20-week ban
The Supreme Court will rule this year on a case involving “buffer zones” outside abortion clinics, but it has declined... Read more
Federal abortion funding harms women, experts tell Congress
A proposed law blocking federal funding of abortion would be a big step towards “women's health” and a true “women's... Read more
'Extreme' judicial appointee confirmed to key court position
The confirmation of Cornelia “Nina” Pillard to the D.C. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals has prompted concerns from critics worried... Read more
Health group slams push for abortion in Catholic hospitals
The New York Times was “inaccurate and irresponsible” to claim that Catholic hospitals' refusal to perform abortions threatens pregnant mothers... Read more
DC health plans accused of illegally funding abortion
The Obama administration is being accused of violating federal law by directing members of Congress and congressional staff to over... Read more
Lawsuit against US bishops wrong on abortion, doctor says
A lawsuit charging that the U.S. bishops’ ethical standards for hospitals caused negligent care of a pregnant woman wrongly claims... Read more
Project Rachel founder 'delighted' with new bishops' staff position
The founder of Project Rachel says she is extremely pleased by the U.S. bishops’ decision to create a full-time staff... Read more
Bishops create new staff position to aid post-abortion healing
The U.S. bishops have voted to add a bishops’ conference staff member to work with the post-abortion healing ministry Project... Read more
National pain-capable abortion ban introduced in Senate
Legislation that would prohibit abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy, at which point science indicates that unborn babies are able... Read more
