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Rep. Karen Whitsett, D-Michigan, speaks at a meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., on April 14, 2020.

Lone Michigan Democrat holds up ‘extreme’ pro-abortion bill

Sep 26, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

Democratic state Rep. Karen Whitsett has said she intends to continue “voting the way of the people who elected me.”  Read more

Dr. Thomas Meyer will be serving as the OB-GYN for the Heart of Christ Medical Clinic and Dr. Lisa Knysz will be the clinic's director. The clinic hopes to open in Detroit in October 2023.

New Catholic clinic in Detroit to provide women, families with care for the ‘whole person’

Sep 26, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Clinic director Dr. Lisa Knysz says “the healing love of Christ” will be “wrapped around any individual that walks in”... Read more

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Maternity leave policies: How Catholic dioceses and organizations rank

Sep 19, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Catholic dioceses across the U.S. were surveyed last year about their parental leave policies, showing that very few provide comprehensive... Read more

Former President Trump addresses attendees at CPAC 2020.

Donald Trump calls 6-week abortion ban a ‘terrible mistake’ 

Sep 18, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Trump made the comments in reference to Florida’s six-week “heartbeat” abortion ban signed by his chief opponent in the 2024... Read more

The March for Life in Washington, D.C., Jan. 22, 2015.

Republicans attempting to move away from ‘pro-life’ terminology: ‘Need to be specific’

Sep 8, 2023

By Daniel Payne

In a recent closed-door session, Senate Republicans discussed polling numbers showing voters “reacting differently” to terms like “pro-life” and “pro-choice.” Read more

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Pro-life doctors respond to OB-GYN group’s call for abortion ‘without restrictions’

Sep 6, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Dr. Christopher Zahn of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists argued that abortion “improves and saves lives.” Read more

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Pro-life activists found guilty of obstructing abortion clinic access in DC

Aug 30, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

All five defendants were convicted of felony conspiracy against rights and felony violation of the Freedom of Access to Clinic... Read more

Debra Vitagliano.

States and pro-life groups urge Supreme Court to end abortion ‘bubble’ zones 

Aug 28, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

In all, 18 different amicus briefs were filed in support of pro-life free speech in a case involving Debra Vitagliano,... Read more

President Joe Biden at the White House on Aug. 28, 2023.

Biden campaign launches pro-abortion ad; pro-life groups label it ‘extreme’

Aug 28, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

The ad launched Friday and will run for two weeks in seven key states. Read more

Metropolitan Police arrest a Students for Life volunteer, Aug. 1, 2020.

Appeals court sides with anti-abortion protesters in D.C. First Amendment dispute

Aug 17, 2023

By Daniel Payne

The court ruled that the pro-life demonstrators had “plausibly” demonstrated that Washington police had violated their First Amendment rights.  Read more

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on July 17, 2023, honored three champions of the pro-life cause at its People of Life awards during the annual Diocesan Pro-Life Leadership Conference in Toledo, Ohio. Pictured left to right are award recipients Margaret Hartshorn and Aurora Tinajero; Keith Moseley, husband of Kathryn Moseley, who passed away in June and received the award posthumously; and Bishop Michael Burbidge, chairman of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities.

U.S. bishops highlight ‘champions of the pro-life cause’ with annual award ceremony

Aug 2, 2023

By Daniel Payne

Margaret Hartshorn, Aurora Tinajero, and the late Kathryn Moseley will receive the conference’s 2023 “People of Life” awards. Read more

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Tuberville accuses Biden of ‘blatant patronage politics’ after Alabama loses Space Command

Aug 1, 2023

By Daniel Payne

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, said the move was in retribution for his monthslong blockade of military promotions over federal abortion... Read more

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Here’s where abortion may be on the ballot

Jul 26, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Activists have used citizen-led initiatives to put constitutional amendment referendums on the ballot that could enact a wide range of... Read more

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Enough signatures collected for pro-life constitutional amendment process in Colombia

Jul 24, 2023

By Eduardo Berdejo

The goal is to amend Article 11 of the country’s Magna Carta, which currently states that “the right to life... Read more

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Kansas begins to implement state-funded ‘Alternatives to Abortion’ program

Jul 20, 2023

By Daniel Payne

In spite of the Kansas governor’s veto, the program has been enacted and will fund pregnancy resource centers, maternity homes,... Read more

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With new law, it’s easier than ever to get a late-term abortion in Maine

Jul 20, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Maine now has some of the most extreme abortion laws in the nation. Read more

Brazilian Congresswoman Chris Tonietto.

Brazil congresswoman launches rosary campaign amid ‘serious threat’ of legalized abortion

Jul 19, 2023

By ACI Digital

Two bishops as well as priests, artists, intellectuals, and Catholic politicians are scheduled to participate in the live event. Read more

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Bishops condemn European Union’s drafting of ‘right to abortion’ 

Jul 18, 2023

By Daniel Payne

In its Tuesday statement, the bishops argued that the measure would constitute an “ethical indefensibility” against human rights and European... Read more

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Judge temporarily blocks Iowa heartbeat law

Jul 18, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

The judge’s order means that abortion remains legal in Iowa for up to 20 weeks of pregnancy while legal challenges... Read more

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

House passes National Defense Authorization Act with pro-life amendments 

Jul 14, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Amendments to the defense authorization bill include bans on the military’s spending on abortion travel and transgender surgeries and treatments. Read more