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Pro-life activist Matthew Engelthaler places signs in front of Camelback Family Planning, an abortion clinic in Phoenix, on April 18, 2024.

CDC: Abortions declined slightly following reversal of Roe v. Wade

Dec 5, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Here is a roundup of the latest pro-life and abortion-related policy developments in the United States.  Read more

Pro-abortion activists march in Mexico City on Nov. 26, 2024.

Why is legalization of abortion making rapid advances in Mexico?

Dec 5, 2024

By Diego López Colín

Over the past six years, the legalization of abortion has accelerated rapidly in Mexico, with 19 of the country’s 32... Read more

Sarah Richardson, a sidewalk counselor with Coalition Life in Carbondale, Illinois.

Pro-life group asks Supreme Court to throw out abortion ‘buffer zone’ laws

Nov 19, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to decide whether or not it will take up the case on Nov. 22. Read more

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America’s pro-life movement readies 2025 federal- and state-level policy efforts

Nov 19, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

Many pro-life advocates’ plans look toward regulating the abortion drug mifepristone, which is used in chemical abortions. Read more

The March for Life in Mexico City, April 29, 2023.

Mexican bishops, activists mobilize against legalization of abortion in Mexico City

Nov 8, 2024

By Diego López Colín

Mexico’s bishops pointed out that, as pastors, they cannot “remain silent” in the face of what they consider a threat... Read more

A pro-abortion attendee stands during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago.

Pro-life advocates on election: ‘Americans have rejected Democrats’ abortion agenda’

Nov 7, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Here is a roundup of abortion policy-related news this week. Read more

Lila Rose, founder of Live Action.

Overcoming prior hesitation, Catholic Live Action President Lila Rose votes for Trump

Nov 5, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

“I will be voting for Donald Trump,” Lila Rose, who is Catholic, said in a Nov. 2 post on X,... Read more

The St. Louis Arch.

Bishops speak on abortion ballot measures in days leading up to election

Nov 1, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Here is a roundup of the latest pro-life and abortion-related news in the U.S. Read more

Nebraska Capitol.

Nebraska combats ‘misleading’ ad campaign promoting pro-abortion ballot measure

Nov 1, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services has released an advisory clarifying that the state’s preborn protection law does not... Read more

“One day they will stand before God and have to answer why they passed a law intended to destroy innocent lives, which is what abortion is,” said the archbishop of Guadalajara, Cardinal Francisco Robles Ortega.

As abortion is decriminalized in Jalisco, Mexican cardinal decries ‘murder of innocents’

Oct 10, 2024

By Diego López Colín

Cardinal Francisco Robles Ortega of Guadalajara, Mexico, spoke out strongly against the decision of Jalisco’s state Legislature to decriminalize abortion. Read more

Mark Houck and other pro-life activists share the severe suffering they have experienced due to the pro-abortion policies of the Biden-Harris administration at the Pray Vote Stand Summit in Washington, D.C., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024.

Panelists at Pray Vote Stand Summit slam government’s pro-abortion agenda

Oct 5, 2024

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Pennsylvania pro-life advocate Mark Houck joined panelists at the Pray Vote Stand Summit in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Read more

“We want the Florida public to understand that Florida physicians are against Amendment 4 and that’s because it’s dangerous — not just for the babies that will be eliminated after they can feel pain but also for mothers and girls,” said Dr. Grazie Pozo Christie (right) in an interview with “EWTN News Nightly” anchor Tracy Sabol on Sept. 16, 2024.

Abortion amendment on Florida ballot ‘brutal and dangerous,’ physician says

Sep 17, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

In an interview with “EWTN News Nightly” anchor Tracy Sabol, Dr. Grazie Pozo Christie discussed Amendment 4 and its ramifications. Read more

Voting booths on Election Day.

Pro-life groups adjust tactics in challenging electoral panorama

Sep 16, 2024

By Martin Barillas

Pro-life groups across the political spectrum are adjusting tactics and expanding collaborative efforts.  Read more

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Trump proposes the government pay for IVF; what are Catholics saying?

Aug 30, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

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

“A Trump win is not a pro-life win right now," says Live Action President Lila Rose.

Live Action president Lila Rose: ‘Trump is losing pro-life votes’

Aug 29, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

Live Action president Lila Rose is increasing her criticism of Donald Trump — arguing that his recent statements are alienating... Read more

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New York targeting of pregnancy center advertising violates free speech, judge says

Aug 27, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

The ruling comes after Attorney General Letitia James sued 11 faith-based pregnancy centers in the state because of their promotion... Read more

Mark Story.

Pro-life photojournalist Mark Story remembered as ‘true man of God’ after sudden death

Jul 19, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

The pro-life activist and photojournalist best known for his poignant pictures of the “D.C. five” died of a heart attack... Read more

The German Parliament building in Berlin.

‘Black day for democracy’: German pro-lifers condemn ‘censorship zones’

Jul 8, 2024

By AC Wimmer

The proposed Pregnancy Conflict Act claims to protect pregnant women from what supporters call “sidewalk harassment” by pro-life activists. Read more

Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, speaks on the Senate floor in favor of his pro-life amendment.

Sen. Lankford calls on Republicans to not back down from pro-life stance

Jul 3, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Here are the latest developments related to pro-life issues across the country. Read more

Iowa state capitol building in Des Moines, Iowa.

Iowa bishops celebrate as ‘heartbeat’ law goes into effect

Jul 1, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

The narrow 4-3 decision, issued in Planned Parenthood v. Iowa on June 28, reversed a lower court’s temporary blockage of... Read more