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‘NaPro technology’ offers a pro-life alternative to IVF for infertility treatment

Mar 26, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

NaPro approaches fertility treatment by two methods: identifying and treating the underlying causes of infertility and charting the woman’s fertility... Read more

Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Montana, speaks at a press conference on the debt limit and the Freedom Caucus's plan for spending reduction at the U.S. Capitol on March 28, 2023, in Washington, D.C.

Four Freedom Caucus members object to Veterans Affairs IVF funding plan

Mar 22, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

“An IVF embryo is the earliest stage of life that exists outside of the womb,” the lawmakers said in a... Read more

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More human embryos destroyed through IVF than abortion every year

Mar 13, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

Somewhere between 1.5 million and 1.8 million embryos created through IVF were never born. Read more

A view of the Iowa State Capitol building in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.

Iowa House passes bill to affirm personhood at moment of fertilization

Mar 8, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The Iowa House of Representatives passed legislation that would recognize the personhood of unborn children at the moment of fertilization. Read more

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Alabama governor signs bill for IVF clinic immunity in deaths of human embryos

Mar 7, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

Although the deaths of human embryos are an integral part of the IVF industry, Gov. Kay Ivey claimed in a... Read more

A bill granting protections for IVF procedures is heading to the desk of Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey.

Pro-life groups urge Alabama governor to veto IVF bill

Mar 6, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

The bill, already passed by both the Alabama House and Senate, gives blanket immunity to IVF providers for the “damage... Read more

Heritage Foundation researcher Emma Waters speaks to Prudence Robertson on “EWTN Pro-Life Weekly,” Feb. 29, 2024.

Experts warn of ‘inhumane’ treatment of embryos, ‘evil’ circumstances surrounding IVF

Mar 2, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

The Alabama Supreme Court sparked national debate on the ethics surrounding IVF following the court’s decision that ruled embryos are... Read more

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on protections for access to in vitro fertilization on Feb. 27, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

Catholic bishops object to Senate IVF bill, warn against deaths of preborn children

Mar 1, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The legislation would establish a federally protected right to IVF access, preempting state-imposed restrictions. Read more

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Alabama Senate passes IVF protection bill amid Catholic outcry

Mar 1, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

The Republican-majority Senate passed a bill to protect IVF in a 32-0 vote on Friday. Read more

President Joe Biden tells EWTN News' Owen Jensen he disagrees with the Catholic Church's position on IVF, Feb. 29, 2024.

Biden says he disagrees with Catholic Church’s stance on IVF

Feb 29, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

The president was asked by EWTN White House correspondent Owen Jensen on Thursday what he thought about the Church’s position... Read more

The Alabama State House, located in Montgomery, Alabama.

Alabama House passes bill protecting IVF

Feb 29, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

The Republican-majority House passed the bill in a 94-6 vote just a week after the state Supreme Court ruled that... Read more

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What is the Catholic Church’s position on IVF?

Feb 28, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

While the Church encourages certain fertility treatments for couples struggling to have children, the use of IVF is contrary to... Read more

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Alabama Republicans introduce bills that would let IVF clinics destroy human embryos

Feb 28, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The proposed legislation would providing clinics immunity from criminal prosecution and civil litigation when providing IVF services. Read more

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Republicans embrace IVF despite the destruction of human embryos

Feb 28, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The National Republican Senatorial Committee, the Congressional Leadership Fund (which is the main House Republican political action committee), and former... Read more

Former president Donald Trump and President Joe Biden.

Here’s what Trump, Biden, and the Catholic Church are saying about IVF

Feb 26, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

As the U.S. bishops have pointed out, many Catholics may not be aware that the Catholic Church forbids the use... Read more

Technician does control check of the in vitro fertilization process using a microscope.

After Alabama Supreme Court’s embryo personhood ruling, what comes next?

Feb 23, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The state Supreme Court ruled that frozen human embryos constitute children under state statute, a decision that could have wide-reaching... Read more

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Alabama Supreme Court rules that frozen embryos are children under state law

Feb 20, 2024

By Daniel Payne

State's wrongful death act applies to all children "regardless of their location." Read more

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New AI app sparks baby fever, but will it lead to more child commodification?

Jul 31, 2023

By Kylie Gallegos

Remini’s AI imagery has created excitement about parenthood in younger users, but one expert cautions that its approach could be... Read more

Gene editing in vitro genetic CRISPR genome engineering medical biotechnology health care concept with a fertilized human egg embryo and a group of dividing cells as a 3D illustration. Via Shutterstoc

First British baby with DNA from three people is born after IVF procedure

May 10, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

The first baby born in the U.K. with DNA from three parents was born after doctors performed a revolutionary IVF... Read more

Gene editing in vitro genetic CRISPR genome engineering medical biotechnology health care concept with a fertilized human egg embryo and a group of dividing cells as a 3D illustration. Via Shutterstoc

Surprising number of Americans would screen embryos for intellectual aptitude, survey says

Feb 17, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

A significant minority of Americans would favor genetic screening of embryos simply to boost their child’s chance to attend an... Read more