Abortion in the United States
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Irish pro-lifers hold vigil against abortion legislation
Thousands of Irish pro-life demonstrators packed the street outside of the Dáil Eireann in Dublin for a Vigil for Life... Read more
Lila Rose spreading her US pro-life work to Europe
A young pro-life American activist is expanding her work overseas after speaking at her first international conference in France. Read more
Pro-life leaders ask GOP to stand strong on abortion
Top pro-life advocates are calling on the Republican Party to maintain its pro-life stance despite calls from some to back... Read more
Irish pro-life group insists abortion on demand is likely
An Irish pro-life group has reiterated its opposition to proposed new regulations or laws on abortion, warning that these would... Read more
Drop in abortion numbers could reflect changing attitudes
A new government report estimates the number of U.S. abortions dropped five percent in 2009, drawing praise from pro-life advocates... Read more
Catholics for a Free Choice spends millions in Latin American abortion support
The abortion advocacy group Catholics For a Free Choice has invested more than $13 million over the last decade in... Read more
Assault of pro-life advocate leads to arrest of alleged serial rapist
The arrest of a prominent Denver realtor who allegedly assaulted a senior citizen collecting signatures for a pro-life petition has lead... Read more
Vatican to address abortions in Catholic hospitals
During its upcoming conference, the Pontifical Council for Health Care will address the problem of abortion and other practices against... Read more
Media group encourages pregnant women to consider adoption
The Austin-based pro-life media group Heroic Media has released a new video for National Adoption Month to encourage women with... Read more
Montana passes parental notification abortion law
On Nov. 6, Montana passed a measure requiring abortion facilities to notify parents before performing the procedure on those under... Read more
Abortion supporters try to attack Buenos Aires cathedral
On Nov. 1 a mob of abortion supporters and anti-clerical leftists in Argentina tried to deface the Metropolitan Cathedral in... Read more
Uruguay Jesuits condemn priest's abortion support
The Society of Jesus in Uruguay has expressed “deep regret” over statements made to reporters by local priest Father Jose... Read more
Catholic chapel to open near Okla. abortion clinic
Catholic pro-life advocates in Oklahoma plan to open a perpetual adoration chapel and counseling offices next to an abortion clinic... Read more
Uruguay bishops clarify statement on excommunication of lawmakers favoring abortion
The Uruguayan Bishops’ Conference has explained recent statements regarding Catholic lawmakers who voted to legalize abortion in the country, saying... Read more
Complex Catholic women's vote might influence the election
An analysis of Catholic women during the 2012 election season shows significant levels of agreement with Church teaching on contraception,... Read more
Ohio abortion figures show large drop in 2011
An Ohio state government report shows that there were 24,764 abortions reported in the state in 2011, but the total... Read more
Uruguay bishops say lawmakers who support abortion are excommunicated
Uruguay's bishops say that local lawmakers who recently voted to legalize abortion in the country are automatically excommunicated for separating... Read more
Uruguayan Senate ratifies law allowing abortion
By a vote of 17-14, the Uruguayan Senate voted to ratify a bill allowing abortion up to the 12th week... Read more
Pro-life leader: Morin trial reveals tragedy of abortion
Spanish pro-life leader Josep Miro, who is president of e-Christians and a member of the Pontifical Council for the Laity,... Read more
Belfast bishop laments abortion clinic opening in his diocese
A new abortion clinic in Belfast, Northern Ireland scheduled to open Oct. 18 has dismayed Bishop Noel Treanor of the... Read more
