Abortion in the United States

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North Carolina pro-life law praised as positive step

Aug 1, 2013

Pro-life advocates are praising North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory for signing into law a multi-part pro-life bill that rasies abortion... Read more

Pope Francis greets the crowd at Castel Gandolfo before the Angelus, July 14, 2013.

Pope Francis urges Irish, British to value each human life

Jul 17, 2013

Ahead of Day for Life Sunday in the U.K., Pope Francis has sent a message to British and Irish Catholics... Read more

High levels of pro-life state legislation passed so far this year

Jul 14, 2013

The progress of pro-life legislation at the state level this year has made the 2013 the second-best year on record... Read more

Monsignor Jacques Suaudeau speaks with CNA during a July 12 2013 interview at the Academy for Life.

Irish law will lead to abortion increase, Vatican expert predicts

Jul 12, 2013

A scientist from the Pontifical Academy for Life says Ireland’s new abortion law will result in an increased number of... Read more

Thomas Brejcha, chief counsel, Thomas More Society.

Court decision ends Illinois 'haven' for underage abortions

Jul 11, 2013

A unanimous ruling from the Illinois Supreme Court means that a 1995 law requiring parental notification for a minor seeking... Read more

Raquel Kato and her daughter, AveMarie Rose.

After crisis pregnancy, young mom finds fulfillment

Jun 30, 2013

A 22-year-old single mom who chose life during an unplanned pregnancy says that she has found “purpose and love” in... Read more

CNA

Fetuses may feel pain as early as 20 weeks, doctor clarifies

Jun 27, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

An Italian doctor has clarified that fetuses may be capable of feeling pain and pleasure as early as 20 weeks... Read more

Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

NY abortion expansion fails amid Catholic opposition

Jun 18, 2013

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed bill to dramatically expand legal abortion in the state died in the state senate... Read more

President Barack Obama gives his weekly address, May 5, 2012.

Obama threatens veto as fetal pain bill passes House

Jun 18, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

Despite passing the U.S. House of Representatives, a bill to prohibit abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy faces an uncertain... Read more

\Cardinal Seán O'Malley at the Ecclesia in America Conference Dec 12, 2012.

Cardinal pushes for law to protect pain-capable unborn

Jun 17, 2013

The U.S. bishops’ point man on pro-life issues is calling on federal legislators to support a bill that would ban... Read more

Nancy Pelosi at a 2010 press conference in the Capitol.

Catholic groups slam Pelosi's claim that abortion is 'sacred ground'

Jun 14, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

Prominent Catholics and members of the pro-life movement denounced statements by House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi that as a Catholic,... Read more

CNA

Democrat-leaning group lashes out at CCHD grant scrutiny

Jun 14, 2013

An influential Democrat-leaning communications strategy group has targeted critics of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, claiming it is “Catholic... Read more

Mother And Baby by Anna Langova (CC0 1.0).

Church-turned-abortion clinic now a pro-life haven

Jun 13, 2013

By Hannah Brockhaus

An encounter with a pro-life center that had previously served as both a house of worship and an abortion clinic... Read more

Jason and Anne Ponton with their twin daughters, age 11 and their sons, ages 6 and 4. Photo courtesy of Jason and Anne Ponton.

Mom contrasts rush to save baby twins with Gosnell murders

Jun 8, 2013

By Hannah Brockhaus

When her twin girls were born suddenly at only 26 weeks, Anne Ponton said doctors and nurses in her home... Read more

Rep. John Fleming (R-LA) and Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN).

Gosnell case adds urgency to pro-life efforts, say legislators

Jun 7, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

Pro-life lawmakers said at a recent event that legislative efforts to fight criminal activity and fraud in the abortion industry... Read more

Kermit Gosnell mugshot.

New pro-life coalition aims to 'Stop the Gosnells'

Jun 6, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

A new group of pro-life organization across the country is working to expose and fight abuses such as infanticide and... Read more

Rep. Trent Franks

Pain-capable abortion ban passes congressional subcommittee

Jun 6, 2013

By a vote of 6 to 4, the U.S. House Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice approved a bill... Read more

Life Choices' new ultrasound RV parked in Denver, Colorado on May 31, 2013.

Mobile ultrasound aims to reach abortion-vulnerable women

Jun 4, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones

A network of pro-life pregnancy centers in Colorado is the latest to take to the streets with a mobile ultrasound... Read more

Henry Morgentaler, on August 22, 2005.

Pro-lifers pray after death of Canadian abortion crusader

Jun 1, 2013

Pro-life leaders in Canada reacted with sadness and prayers to the death of Henry Morgentaler, regretting his leading role in... Read more

Targeting of crisis pregnancy centers draws sharp criticism

May 31, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

A bill introduced in congress allowing the Federal Trade Commission to investigate crisis pregnancy centers has sparked a fiery reaction... Read more