The decision by the acting commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to suspend enforcement of the agency’s in-person prescribing requirement for the abortion drug endangers women’s health and possibly their lives, pro-life leaders said.
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Montana Lawmakers Consider Abortion, Death Penalty, Assisted Suicide Bills
The Montana Senate gave initial approval Feb. 25 to four bills restricting access to abortions in the state.
Pro-Life Groups Warn That New COVID Relief Bill Funds Abortion
The House passed the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill, also referred to as the American Rescue Plan of 2021, early Saturday morning, Feb. 27. While the bill will fund vaccines, testing and tracing, and will also provide economic relief to American families and adult dependents, it doesn’t include prohibitions on abortion funding.
Hundreds Brave Cold to Attend March For Life and ‘Make a Stand’
For about 200 people, subfreezing temperatures, blistering winds, and a recommendation to stay at home didn’t matter. They joined about 60 pro-life advocates for the 48th National March for Life from the Museum of the Bible to the Supreme Court.
Changes in Political Landscape Mean Battle Will be Tougher, Pro-Lifers Told
Ever since Vice President Mike Pence, at the 2017 March for Life rally, announced, “Life is winning again in America,” the pro-life movement’s association with the Trump administration grew stronger.
Argentina Bishops Condemn Government’s ‘Feverish Obsession’ With Abortion
As the Argentine Senate gears up to vote on a bill to legalize abortion, the bishops released a searing Christmas message saying that this “feverish obsession” from the government to end the country’s protection of the unborn further darkened a bleak national situation.
Argentine Bishops Urge Lawmakers to Reflect Ahead of Abortion Debate
The president of the Argentine bishops’ conference called on lawmakers to “reflect” as they prepare to debate a bill that would legalize abortion in the South American country.
Colorado, Louisiana Voters to Decide on Abortion Measures Nov. 3
Abortion is on the ballot in two states Nov. 3: Colorado and Louisiana. In Colorado, Proposition 115 would ban abortion beginning at 22 weeks of pregnancy. The measure includes exceptions to save the life of the pregnant woman but not for instances of rape or incest.
Pope Francis Calls for Poland to Protect Life Amid Protests Over Abortion Law
As protests against a near-total ban on abortions gripped Poland, Pope Francis urged the people of the country to defend life.
‘Ethically’ Scrutinized COVID Drugs Pose Questions for Pro-Life Catholics
Catholic bioethicists express concern about developing COVID-19 vaccines or therapeutics using cell lines created from fetuses aborted nearly five decades ago. One such drug was praised recently by President Donald Trump, who said it cured him from his recent bout with COVID-19.
