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Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaks during news conference to announce a new bill on abortion restrictions on Capitol Hill Sept. 13, 2022, in Washington, D.C. Graham's proposal would enact a national ban on abortions after the 15-week mark. Also pictured, at left, is President of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America Marjorie Dannenfelser.

Senate Republicans propose national ban on abortions after 15 weeks

Sep 13, 2022

By Edie Heipel

Sen. Lindsey Graham introduced legislation Tuesday that would ban abortions nationwide after 15 weeks, except in cases of rape, incest,... Read more

Commentary: A Consistent Ethic of Life Must Begin with Defending Life Itself

Feb 1, 2018

When it comes to the Church’s pro-life witness, consistency matters. Ignoring or denying human dignity in one sphere, undermines our... Read more

US House passes bill to ban most abortions after 20 weeks

Oct 3, 2017

By Matt Hadro

The U.S. House passed on Tuesday a ban on abortions after 20 weeks of gestation in a largely party-line vote.... Read more

In South Carolina, unborn babies' pain drives latest pro-life bill

May 24, 2016

South Carolina has moved closer to stronger legal restrictions against abortion, with a bill to ban most abortions after 19... Read more

In Wisconsin, fetal pain concerns drive new abortion regulations

Jul 23, 2015

The state of Wisconsin has now banned abortions 20 weeks into pregnancy, on the grounds that unborn children feel pain,... Read more

US House overcomes initial setback to pass 20-week abortion ban

May 13, 2015

By Matt Hadro

Two years after abortionist Kermit Gosnell was convicted of committing three first-degree murders at his abortion clinic, the House passed... Read more