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Catholic OB-GYN finds life-changing alternative to IVF
Dr. Christopher Stroud was a Catholic OB-GYN who prescribed birth control and gave referrals for IVF until a priest admonished... Read more
First baby born through donated womb in the UK is cause for ethical concerns, expert says
A baby born in the United Kingdom is being called “a little miracle” for being the first child in the... Read more
Human embryos aren’t property, Virginia judge rules
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
An IVF alternative for infertility that’s holistic and ethical
FEMM (Fertility Education and Medical Management) focuses on the root causes of women’s reproductive health issues, offering various kinds of... Read more
Catholic bioethicist details ‘significant concerns’ of in vitro fertilization
Father Tad Pacholczyk, senior ethicist at the National Catholic Bioethics Center, explained why IVF conflicts with Catholic teaching. Read more
U.S. bishops urge ‘ethical alternatives’ to IVF following Trump executive order
The executive order calls for White House advisers to submit policy recommendations to protect access to IVF and to reduce... Read more
Pro-life advocates decry Trump executive order expanding IVF access
The move to expand access to IVF and lower its costs fulfills one of Trump’s campaign promises but puts him... Read more
Virginia bishop: IVF ‘contrary to justice,’ destroys many human lives
In a pastoral letter released on Wednesday, Burbidge acknowledged the “natural desire for family” as well as the challenges faced... Read more
Trump discusses 100-day plan, abortion pill, immigration, tax cuts in first interview
Trump reaffirmed his support for IVF and said he would “probably” not restrict the abortion pill, though he refused to... Read more
Experts laud Italian ban on surrogacy abroad as step toward universal abolition
On Oct. 16, Italy’s Senate passed a bill making it possible to prosecute Italian citizens for pursuing surrogacy abroad. Read more
More than 100 members of Congress urge investigation into abortion funding
One hundred and twelve members of Congress signed the Nov. 22 letter spearheaded by House Pro-Life Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Chris... Read more
Italy criminalizes surrogacy sought by Italian citizens abroad
With the Oct. 16 vote, Italy will amend its law to extend its jurisdiction to criminalize even surrogacy “committed abroad.” Read more
Judge shields Catholic employers from mandate to provide time off for abortion, IVF
A Monday ruling from a federal judge in North Dakota shields thousands of Catholic parishes and employers from new EEOC... Read more
Pro-life group urges Illinois residents to vote no on IVF question
Illinois Right to Life has expressed opposition to the question, noting that “in vitro fertilization is detrimental to the inherent... Read more
Senate Republicans block unrestricted IVF insurance mandate but still back other IVF bills
The Senate fell several votes short of the three-fifths majority needed to end debate on the bill Tuesday afternoon. Read more
Florida investigating abortion amendment signatures for fraud
As Election Day approaches, here’s the latest news on abortion from around the nation. Read more
Trump proposes the government pay for IVF; what are Catholics saying?
Though Trump has cast his support for IVF as pro-child and pro-family, the announcement has drawn criticism from numerous pro-life... Read more
The ethics of IVF: Where Catholics and Baptists can agree
Here’s what you need to know about the Catholic Church's position on IVF and how it differs from that of... Read more
Democratic, Republican bills on IVF voted down in U.S. Senate
The Right to IVF Act, introduced by Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, failed 48-47 on Thursday, needing 60 votes... Read more
Southern Baptist Convention approves resolution opposing IVF
The Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the U.S., on Wednesday voted to approve a resolution opposing the... Read more
