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President-Elect Donald Trump at the Elysee Palace on Dec. 7, 2024, in Paris.

Trump discusses 100-day plan, abortion pill, immigration, tax cuts in first interview

Dec 9, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Trump reaffirmed his support for IVF and said he would “probably” not restrict the abortion pill, though he refused to... Read more

U.S. national and rainbow flags are pictured on the U.S. embassy in Moscow on June 30, 2022.

Trump could reverse State Department, USAID’s efforts to push gender ideology, abortion

Dec 5, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

Under President Joe Biden’s administration, officials have used USAID and DOS to promote transgenderism and other elements of gender ideology... Read more

The pillars of the South Portico of the White House are decorated in rainbow colors as guests attend a White House Pride Month celebration on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on June 26, 2024.

Trump could end Defense Department’s promotion of gender ideology, abortion

Dec 3, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

Under Joe Biden’s administration, the DOD has used taxpayer money to fund gender transitions and abortion-related travel expenses for service... Read more

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

More than 100 members of Congress urge investigation into abortion funding 

Nov 27, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

One hundred and twelve members of Congress signed the Nov. 22 letter spearheaded by House Pro-Life Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Chris... Read more

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, with a capacity of 6,000 in its upper church, was standing room only for the National Prayer Vigil for Life in 2024.

U.S. bishops invite Catholics to participate in the National Prayer Vigil for Life 

Nov 27, 2024

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The vigil will take place from the evening of Thursday, Jan. 23 to the morning of Friday, Jan. 24, 2025... Read more

President Joe Biden awarded the Medal of Freedom to former Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards, photographed here with Kirk Adams and First Lady Jill Biden, in a photo posted to his X account, Nov. 20, 2024.

Biden awards Medal of Freedom to former Planned Parenthood leader Cecile Richards

Nov 22, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

During Cecile Richards’ tenure as president of Planned Parenthood the number of abortions performed by that organization increased by more... Read more

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Data show abortions dropped by nearly 40% in Iowa after six-week ban

Nov 22, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The Iowa figures reflect similar drops in abortion seen around the country in the wake of shifting abortion laws.  Read more

From left: John Hinshaw, Jonathan Darnel, Lauren Handy, Joan Bell, and Jean Marshall are among the pro-life activists who are still in prison or awaiting prison sentences on federal charges brought by President Joe Biden’s Department of Justice for protests at abortion clinics — but President-elect Donald Trump has signaled he will likely grant them presidential pardons.

Meet the pro-life prisoners whom Trump is expected to pardon

Nov 21, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

During President Joe Biden’s tenure as president, the DOJ has brought FACE Act charges against more than 30 people who... Read more

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Wyoming governor pledges to appeal after judge blocks state pro-life laws

Nov 21, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more

The U.S. bishops gather in Baltimore on Nov. 12, 2024, for their fall plenary assembly.

Archbishop Broglio calls bishops to insist on human dignity, aid migrants after election

Nov 12, 2024

By Madalaine Elhabbal

“As the successors of the apostles and vicars of Christ in our dioceses, we never backpedal or renounce the clear... Read more

Archbishop Timothy Broglio cited a concern for human dignity and the economy as a potential reasons why a majority of Catholics — 56% according to some exit polls — voted for Donald Trump.

Archbishop Broglio: Human dignity, economy key to Catholic support for Trump

Nov 8, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, commented on the historic election, in which a majority of Catholics voted for Trump on “ The... Read more

Kevin Roberts is president of the Heritage Foundation.

Conservative policy leader: First Amendment, pro-life cause at stake on Nov. 5

Nov 1, 2024

By Madalaine Elhabbal

In an interview with “EWTN News Nightly” host Tracy Sabol on Friday, Kevin Roberts addressed the anticipated crisis of nonvoters... Read more

“This isn’t 1984, but 2023 —I should never have been arrested or investigated simply for the thoughts I held in my own mind,” Vaughan-Spruce, who was arrested for praying outside of an abortion clinic, said.

‘Buffer zone’ law banning anti-abortion protests goes into effect in England and Wales

Oct 31, 2024

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The law makes “interference with any person’s decision to access, provide, or facilitate the provision of abortion services” within 500... Read more

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, appearing with medical doctors, holds a press conference to speak in opposition to Amendment 4.

Florida’s abortion amendment appears to fall short as spending intensifies ahead of election

Oct 30, 2024

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Amendment 4, titled the “Right to Abortion Initiative,” would enshrine the “right” to abortion in the state’s constitution. Read more

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Pro-life laws aren’t driving surge in infant deaths, OB-GYN expert says

Oct 25, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Several studies published since Roe was repealed in June 2022 claim to have found a link between restrictive abortion policies... Read more

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, appearing with medical doctors, holds a press conference on Oct. 22, 2024, to speak in opposition to Amendment 4, which would add a right to abortion before the point of viability to Florida’s constitution.

10 states will vote on abortion on Election Day. Here’s a look at each

Oct 24, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Several of the state ballot proposals in front of voters threaten current pro-life protections, particularly a number of proposed constitutional... Read more

Anglican nuns from Sisterhood of St. Mary (photographed with bishops from the Anglican Church of North America’s Diocese of the Living Word) are among those suing the state of New York for requiring that they cover abortion in their health plans.

Coalition of faith groups side with nuns in religious freedom case before Supreme Court

Oct 23, 2024

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The Anglican nuns and religious groups are suing the state of New York after it mandated employers to cover abortions... Read more

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a church service at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church on Oct. 20, 2024, in Stonecrest, Georgia.

Kamala Harris rejects religious exemptions for abortion laws: ‘That cannot be negotiable’

Oct 23, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

“I don’t think we should be making concessions when we’re talking about a fundamental freedom to make decisions about your... Read more

A pro-life sign is seen on a roadside in Agnew, Nebraska, on May 14, 2024.

Voters in Nebraska will have a choice between two competing abortion measures

Oct 22, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Chelsey Youman of Human Coalition Action on “EWTN News In Depth” said that amid a “disinformation” campaign, Nebraska is “fighting... Read more

Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, speaks as Planned Parenthood Action Fund President and CEO Alexis McGill Johnson (right) looks on during a rally on Sept. 5, 2024, in Bozeman, Montana. The Right to Abortion Initiative will be on the Nov. 5 ballot as an amendment to Montana’s constitution. Tester attended the rally in support of the initiative.

Montana becomes an abortion battleground state with advocacy groups spending millions

Oct 16, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

If passed, the initiative would amend the state constitution “to expressly provide a right to make and carry out decisions... Read more