Abortion

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U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C.

Democrats move to repeal federal law that forbids abortion materials in U.S. mail

Jun 21, 2024

By Matt McDonald

Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minnesota, said in a Thursday press release on her website that she had introduced a bill to... Read more

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Culture of death advances in Spain with two new developments

Jun 19, 2024

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

The culture of life suffered two setbacks recently as the culture of death advanced again in Spain. Read more

A bridge over the Mississippi River near St. Louis.

Judge throws out Missouri lawsuit that challenged abortion ban on religious grounds

Jun 18, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

A coalition of more than a dozen Missouri religious leaders, including Jews, Christians, and Unitarian Universalists, filed the lawsuit in... Read more

Former abortionist turned pro-life advocate Dr. John Bruchalski speaks at a Live Action press conference in Washington, D.C., on June 12, 2024.

‘The fight for life is far from over:’ Principled pro-life advocates, lawmakers uphold cause

Several leading pro-life advocates and lawmakers gathered in Washington for a Live Action press conference to underscore the violence of... Read more

Archbishop Tadeusz Wojda was named president of the Polish bishops’ conference on March 14, 2024.

Amid abortion debate, Polish bishops urge protection of the unborn

Jun 11, 2024

By AC Wimmer

A letter issued by the bishops on the protection of life comes amid growing pressure from lawmakers to dismantle Poland’s... Read more

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Catholic bishops sue Biden administration over abortion provisions in pregnant workers law

May 24, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The lawsuit challenges regulations issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Read more

Pro-abortion activists include the Marea Verde, or Green Wave Movement, a grassroots coalition of protesters who wear green bandanas at events.

Survey: Pro-abortion laws ascendant globally

Despite the release of the Vatican document Dignitas Infinita (“Infinite Dignity”), various nations continue moving in the opposite direction on... Read more

Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits “Fox & Friends” at Fox News Channel Studios on April 2, 2024, in New York City.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. retracts ‘full-term abortion’ support, backs viability limit

May 13, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has walked back his recent statement of support for “full-term abortion” on demand. Read more

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Florida issues emergency rules to combat Biden abortion ‘misinformation’ 

May 2, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

The rules establish guidance for lifesaving measures and clarify that certain procedures are not considered abortion and remain legal. Read more

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Kansas Legislature enacts four pro-life bills over governor’s vetoes 

May 1, 2024

By Matt McDonald

Supporters put together the necessary two-thirds majorities to override the vetoes of Gov. Laura Kelly, a Democrat who supports legal... Read more

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill on April 23, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

Senate GOP leader McConnell won’t push for 15-week abortion law, says unlikely to pass

Apr 29, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

“I don’t think we’ll get 60 votes in the Senate for any kind of national legislation,” the Senate minority leader... Read more

Sidewalk advocates withstand the rain to be present outside a Planned Parenthood in Syracuse, New York.

Sidewalk Advocates for Life celebrates over 22,000 lives saved from abortion

Apr 29, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

“I wish the country could see what we’re seeing in some of these more pro-life states,” said Sidewalk Advocates for... Read more

Pro-life advocates demonstrate prior to an Arizona House of Representatives session at the Arizona State Capitol on April 17, 2024, in Phoenix.

Arizona House votes to repeal law protecting life from moment of conception

Apr 24, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

The vote comes after Democrats launched several unsuccessful attempts to repeal the pro-life law. Read more

President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign stop at Hillsborough Community College’s Dale Mabry campus on April 23, 2024, in Tampa, Florida.

Biden targets Trump in Florida speech on abortion

Apr 23, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

President Joe Biden on Tuesday called for a national right to abortion during a campaign speech in Tampa, Florida.  Read more

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urges ‘massive subsidized day care’ plan to reduce abortion

Apr 23, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The campaign promises that a Kennedy presidency would “safeguard women’s reproductive rights.” Read more

People join together during a “Rally to Stop the Six-Week Abortion Ban” held at Lake Eola Park on April 13, 2024, in Orlando, Florida.

Could Florida become the first state to defeat an abortion amendment?

Apr 23, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

The Florida Supreme Court recently made national headlines when it issued two significant abortion rulings on the same day. Read more

Pro-lifers participate in the Illinois March for Life in Springfield, April 17, 2024.

Thousands of pro-lifers attend ‘joy-filled’ Illinois March for Life

Apr 22, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Jeanne Mancini, president of March for Life, told CNA that the march was “joy-filled” and “hopeful” and had a large... Read more

Participants in Italy's pro-life demonstration in Rome on May 21, 2022.

Italy set to pass amendment allowing pro-life groups into family planning clinics 

Apr 22, 2024

By Kristina Millare

The provision attached to a health care system law would allow pro-life groups to offer women alternatives to abortion. Read more

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Indiana, was tabbed as the next chair of the Committee for Religious Liberty on Nov. 16, 2022, in Baltimore.

U.S. bishops on new federal rule: Employers should not be forced to facilitate abortions

Apr 19, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The EEOC issued a change to regulations regarding pregnant workers’ fairness, one that mandates employers make accommodations for workers to... Read more

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Planned Parenthood reports record number of abortions in latest annual report

Apr 18, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Released on Tuesday, the 2022-2023 report shows that Planned Parenthood performed 392,715 abortions between Oct. 1, 2021, and Sept. 30,... Read more