Pro-life

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Catholic scholars sign essay on advancing culture that puts ‘life at the center’

Oct 25, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Nearly 30 prominent Catholic scholars have signed on to an essay calling for advancing “a Catholic vision of the human... Read more

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Texas county becomes largest yet in state to enact abortion ‘travel ban’

Oct 24, 2023

By Daniel Payne

The ban on transport applies “if the transportation of such individual begins, ends, or passes through the unincorporated area of... Read more

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Pro-life movement steps up ground efforts to defeat Ohio abortion amendment

Oct 20, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

“We’re really running a full-scale presidential-level campaign here in Ohio, leaving no stone unturned,” one pro-life activist said. Read more

University of New Mexico.

Pro-life group accuses university of charging ‘viewpoint-based’ $5,400 event fee

Oct 18, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

The University of New Mexico charged its Students for Life chapter thousands in security fees to hold a campus event... Read more

Ultrasound of baby at 12 weeks.

Facility-based abortions drop 30% in North Carolina after 12-week abortion ban, data show

Oct 17, 2023

By Matt McDonald

In May the state Legislature enacted a bill largely banning abortions after 12 weeks, with some exceptions. The state’s previous... Read more

The flag of Scotland.

New bill introduces world’s most extreme abortion buffer zone law to Scotland

Oct 14, 2023

By Madeleine Teahan

The bill, if passed, would make any form of pro-life outreach or demonstration within 656 feet of an abortion clinic... Read more

CompassCare, a pro-life pregnancy center near Buffalo, New York, was heavily damaged by fire and spray-painted with pro-abortion graffiti on June 7, 2022.

Firebombed pro-life pregnancy center files FACE Act lawsuit 

Oct 11, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

CEO Jim Harden said in a statement about the suit: “It is ridiculous that as pro-life citizens we are forced... Read more

Students participate in the Ohio March for Life in Columbus, Oct. 5, 2022.

Ahead of major abortion vote, thousands to descend on Ohio’s capital for March for Life 

Oct 3, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

This Friday, thousands will be marching in Ohio ahead of a vote on a constitutional amendment on Nov. 7 that... Read more

Posters against the 40 Days for Life campaign in Madrid, Spain, found on Sept. 27, 2023.

40 Days for Life in Spain: Abortion activists label pro-lifers ‘dangerous’

Oct 2, 2023

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

Pro-lifers in the country are praying near abortion clinics in about 20 cities as part of the 40 Days for... Read more

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