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.
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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.
Bioethics Questions Emerge From Experimental Drug used in COVID-19 treatment
The treatment that President Donald Trump has received to fight COVID-19 has turned the focus on an experimental drug that shows promise in combating the coronavirus but is raising ethical questions about the cell line that helped researchers develop the medicine.
Trump to Sign Executive Order That Will Protect All Babies Born Alive
President Donald Trump announced on Sept. 23 that he will sign an executive order to ensure that babies born alive are given proper medical care, a move that is likely to win praise from Catholics and other pro-life supporters.
Black Coalition Assail Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood has voiced solidarity to the Black Lives Matter movement, prompting pro-life leaders from African American communities to challenge the abortion provider with this question: “Will you confront the iniquity that your abortion practices perpetrate against Black lives? Will you fight the racism that targets Black lives in the womb?”
Four More Years? The Incumbents’ Record on the Issues, Including Abortion, Religious Freedom and Immigration
President Donald Trump officially became the GOP’s 2020 presidential nominee at the party’s convention this week in Charlotte, N.C. But winning the national Catholic vote in November is not necessarily a slam dunk.