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Doctors announce the Women’s Health Declaration at a press conference on Oct. 22, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

Pro-life doctors call for dignified ‘life-affirming’ pregnancy care for women, children

Oct 22, 2024

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The declaration seeks to address the increased use of chemical abortion drugs and misinformation about crisis pregnancies among health care... Read more

Pro-life protestors hold signs outside the Missouri Supreme Court on Sept. 10, 2024, advocating against Amendment 3, which would dramatically expand abortion access in Missouri if passed in November.

3 states pick up abortion pill lawsuit against Food and Drug Administration

Oct 21, 2024

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The states of Missouri, Kansas, and Idaho argue in the new lawsuit that “women should have the in-person care of... Read more

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Young mother jailed for 3.5 years for blocking abortion entrance

Oct 18, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Bevelyn Beatty Williams reported to the Federal Correctional Institution in Aliceville, Alabama, after the judge denied her appeal request. Read more

Adam Smith-Connor on Oct. 16, 2024, was found guilty of praying silently outside of an abortion clinic, with the pro-life advocate facing a near-$12,000 fine over the verdict. 

British army veteran convicted of praying silently near abortion clinic

Oct 16, 2024

By Daniel Payne

A British army veteran and Christian has been found guilty of praying silently outside of an abortion clinic, facing an... Read more

“One day they will stand before God and have to answer why they passed a law intended to destroy innocent lives, which is what abortion is,” said the archbishop of Guadalajara, Cardinal Francisco Robles Ortega.

As abortion is decriminalized in Jalisco, Mexican cardinal decries ‘murder of innocents’

Oct 10, 2024

By Diego López Colín

Cardinal Francisco Robles Ortega of Guadalajara, Mexico, spoke out strongly against the decision of Jalisco’s state Legislature to decriminalize abortion. Read more

The Supreme Court of the state of Georgia is housed at the Nathan Deal Judicial Center in Atlanta.

Georgia Supreme Court reinstates 6-week ‘heartbeat’ law

Oct 7, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

The Georgia Supreme Court reinstated on Monday the state’s heartbeat law, a six-week limit on abortion known as the LIFE... Read more

U.S. Supreme Court.

Supreme Court denies Biden’s attempt to force Texas emergency doctors to perform abortions

Oct 7, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

The Supreme Court on Monday denied an appeal by the Biden administration to compel emergency room doctors in Texas to... Read more

Pope Francis and King Philippe listen to a speech by Belgium Prime Minister Alexander De Croo during the pope's trip to Belgium in late September 2024.

Belgian prime minister criticizes Pope Francis for statements on abortion

Oct 4, 2024

By CNA Staff

Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo criticized Pope Francis for comments the pope made on abortion last week when he... Read more

The makeup of the U.S. Senate could change as a result of the 2024 elections.

Four U.S. Senate races to watch: Can Democrats hold on to their majority in November?

Sep 30, 2024

By Madalaine Elhabbal

For the Democrats to hold on to their majority, all of their incumbents need to be reelected and they need... Read more

At issue are new regulations issued this year by President Joe Biden’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that reinterpret the medical conditions covered in the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to include abortion.

Judge shields Catholic employers from mandate to provide time off for abortion, IVF

Sep 24, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

A Monday ruling from a federal judge in North Dakota shields thousands of Catholic parishes and employers from new EEOC... Read more

A sign hangs above a Planned Parenthood clinic on May 18, 2018, in Chicago.

Catholic universities among dozens of schools with links to abortion industry, study finds

Sep 17, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Of the 732 Christian schools investigated, more than 80 were found to have some sort of connection with Planned Parenthood... Read more

“We want the Florida public to understand that Florida physicians are against Amendment 4 and that’s because it’s dangerous — not just for the babies that will be eliminated after they can feel pain but also for mothers and girls,” said Dr. Grazie Pozo Christie (right) in an interview with “EWTN News Nightly” anchor Tracy Sabol on Sept. 16, 2024.

Abortion amendment on Florida ballot ‘brutal and dangerous,’ physician says

Sep 17, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

In an interview with “EWTN News Nightly” anchor Tracy Sabol, Dr. Grazie Pozo Christie discussed Amendment 4 and its ramifications. Read more

Voting booths on Election Day.

Pro-life groups adjust tactics in challenging electoral panorama

Sep 16, 2024

By Martin Barillas

Pro-life groups across the political spectrum are adjusting tactics and expanding collaborative efforts.  Read more

Jennie Bradley Lichter is set to become the new president of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund.

March for Life announces ‘longtime marcher’ as new president

Sep 12, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Catholic pro-life activist Nellie Gray founded the March for Life in Washington, D.C., in 1974 following the 1973 Roe v.... Read more

Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. president Donald Trump speaks at Trump Force 47 campaign headquarters on Aug. 26, 2024 in Roseville, Michigan.

Trump says he will vote ‘no’ on Florida pro-abortion amendment

Aug 30, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Trump had earlier suggested he might vote in favor of the controversial amendment. Read more

“This is about enshrining second- and third trimester-abortion and forcing taxpayers to fund abortion,” said Kelsey Pritchard, director of state public affairs at Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, during an Aug. 22, 2024, interview on "EWTN Pro-Life Weekly."

With abortion on the ballot in 9 states, pro-life supporters ‘need to be engaged,’ leader says

Aug 23, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Abortion is currently on the ballot in Montana, Nevada, Colorado, Arizona, South Dakota, Missouri, New York, Maryland, Florida, and potentially... Read more

A pro-abortion attendee stands during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago.

2024 Democratic platform: What Catholics need to know

Aug 20, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Delegates to the Democratic National Convention have approved a party platform that doubles down on support for abortion, IVF, and... Read more

A sign hangs above a Planned Parenthood clinic on May 18, 2018, in Chicago.

Planned Parenthood mobilizes for Democratic convention in Chicago

Aug 19, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Planned Parenthood Great Rivers said it was traveling to Chicago and performing free abortions and sterilization procedures in a mobile... Read more

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UK police pay 13,000 pounds to Christian woman arrested for silent prayer

Aug 19, 2024

By AC Wimmer

The settlement comes as the U.K. government is reportedly set to strengthen its crackdown on silent prayer near abortion facilities... Read more

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris gives remarks alongside U.S. President Joe Biden at Prince George’s Community College on Aug. 15, 2024, in Largo, Maryland.

Harris pushes child tax credit expansion at rally days after Vance makes similar proposal

Aug 16, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

Kristen Day of Democrats for Life welcomed the proposal but warned the Harris campaign has been “very pro-abortion.” Read more