Pro Life 2023

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More than 200 world leaders at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Nov. 18, 2023, signed the “New York Commitment,” which seeks to restore the original meaning of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on the occasion the 75th anniversary of its proclamation.

World leaders seek to restore original meaning of Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Nov 20, 2023

By Walter Sánchez Silva

The fifth Transatlantic Summit organized by The Political Network for Values (PNfV) last week brought together more than 200 leaders... Read more

Javier Milei, president-elect of Argentina.

Pro-life expectations high following election of Javier Milei as president of Argentina

Nov 20, 2023

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Various pro-life and pro-family leaders hailed the election of the next president of Argentina, Javier Milei, who defeated Sergio Massa... Read more

Father Jesús Mariscal recently helped a homeless woman give birth to twins outside St. Paul Cathedral in Yakima, Washington .

Priest delivers twin babies outside cathedral in Washington state

Nov 20, 2023

By Catholic Extension

Father Jesús Mariscal is the parochial vicar at St. Paul Cathedral in Yakima, Washington. Read more

Washington Surgi-Clinic on F St. NW in Washington, D.C. on April 7, 2022.

Elderly pro-life activist with ‘significant medical issues’ convicted on FACE Act charge

Nov 16, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Paulette Harlow of Kingston, Massachusetts, 75, was convicted of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act. Read more

Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore, vice president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, speaks at the USCCB's fall meeting Nov. 15, 2023.

U.S. bishops approve voting guide that calls abortion ‘preeminent priority’

Nov 15, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

“The threat of abortion remains our preeminent priority because it directly attacks our most vulnerable and voiceless brothers and sisters,”... Read more

"Love life, choose life:" National March for Life and Family in Warsaw, Poland, Sept. 18, 2022.

Polish New Left party pushes pro-abortion bills in new coalition government

Nov 15, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Current laws prohibit all surgical and chemical abortions except when the life of the mother is at risk or the... Read more

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‘Do the right thing’: Senators demand secretary of defense rescind abortion travel policy

Nov 15, 2023

By Daniel Payne

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin last year directed his department to establish allowances for service members to access abortion. Read more

Pro-life marchers carry a banner reading “Every baby is somebody’s grandchild” at the March for Life in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2023.

March for Life unveils 2024 theme: ‘With Every Woman, For Every Child’

Nov 14, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Jeanne Mancini, the president of the March for Life, announced the new theme on Tuesday afternoon at the Heritage Foundation. Read more

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Human Life International says pro-life training has reached 10,000 African seminarians

Nov 14, 2023

By Daniel Payne

The U.S.-based pro-life Catholic group says it has trained thousands of African seminarians in its anti-abortion programs over the last... Read more

Ultrasound scan of 15 week-old baby.

Peru Congress passes law reinforcing unborn’s constitutional right to life

Nov 13, 2023

By Diego López Marina

By a vote of 72-26 with six abstentions, Peru’s Congress passed a bill on Nov. 9 that expressly recognizes the... Read more

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, speaks to reporters on his way to a closed-door lunch meeting with Senate Republicans at the U.S. Capitol Nov. 7, 2023, in Washington, D.C.

Senate Democrats plan to bypass Sen. Tuberville’s pro-life blockade on military promotions

Nov 10, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Sen. Jack Reed introduced a resolution last week to temporarily change Senate rules to allow the military promotions to be... Read more

Republican presidential candidates (L-R) former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy and U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) participate in the NBC News Republican Presidential Primary Debate at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County on Nov. 8, 2023, in Miami.

Third GOP presidential debate: Candidates divided over 15-week abortion ban

Nov 8, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

There was significant disagreement among the candidates on how to approach the abortion issue, with some candidates saying the issue... Read more

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Missouri attorney general files lawsuit against FDA over abortion pill by mail 

Nov 8, 2023

By Daniel Payne

Republican State Attorney General Andrew Bailey claimed the FDA had “unlawfully approv[ed] the shipment of chemical abortion pills in the... Read more

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin greets voters at Haymarket Elementary School Nov. 7, 2023, in Haymarket, Virginia.

Democrats take control of Virginia Legislature, dooming governor’s 15-week abortion ban

Nov 8, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Democrats took slim majorities in both chambers of the Virginia Legislature after winning a handful of competitive swing districts. Read more

Voters check in at a polling location on Nov. 7, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.

Ohio voters overwhelmingly approve amendment enshrining abortion in state constitution

Nov 7, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

With 59% of the vote tallied, nearly 56% of voters selected “yes” for the adoption of Issue 1, in contrast... Read more

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U.S. bishops back 15-week abortion ban as ‘positive step’ forward

Nov 7, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Arlington Bishop Michael Burbidge also emphasized that the Church urges that the government protect preborn children from the moment of... Read more

Ultrasound scan of 15 week-old baby

Virginia’s legislative elections could seal fate of 15-week abortion ban proposal

Nov 6, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

All 40 Virginia Senate seats and all 100 Virginia House of Delegates seats will be on the ballot on Tuesday. Read more

Students for Life activists tabling at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

Hundreds of pro-life students fight to prevent passage of Ohio abortion referendum

Nov 3, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

In addition to door-knocking, some pro-life students have been active on their campuses, encouraging their classmates to oppose Issue 1. Read more

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Election 2023: Even in Southern states, abortion is a top issue

Nov 3, 2023

By Daniel Payne

In both Kentucky and Mississippi’s gubernatorial races, big money is being spent by pro-abortion factions in traditionally Republican strongholds. Read more

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Are these the best and worst states for religious freedom?

Nov 2, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

First Liberty Institute released its analysis Wednesday ranking all 50 states based on how free its residents are to practice... Read more