In 1973, the Supreme Court of the United States invalidates 50 state laws and makes abortion legal — on demand — throughout the U.S. in the decisions of Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton.
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Only in Print: Biden’s Cabinet Loaded with Catholics Expected to Back Pro-Abortion Agenda
Catholics comprise the majority of cabinet members in the new administration of President Joe Biden, a stark contrast to the preponderance of white evangelicals who served the previous commander in chief.
On President Biden, Bishop Warns Against ‘Weaponization of Eucharist’
For Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego, the way U.S. bishops should approach President Joe Biden and important issues can in part be answered through a question his mother used to ask: “What would Jesus do?”
Justice for Unborn Called First ‘Foundational’ Principle of Pro-Life Movement
Supreme Knight Carl Anderson urged the pro-life movement to remain committed to four foundational principles: justice, truth, democracy and compassion.
Archbishop Criticizes Biden, Hopes for Change From Courts at Vigil Mass
The head of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities called President Joe Biden’s stance on abortion “religiously and ethically incoherent” during his homily at the opening Mass of the annual National Prayer Vigil for Life Jan. 28.
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.
Masses, Rallies Recall the Lives of Those Lost to Abortion Since 1973
As often seems to be the case, Jan. 22 was the coldest day of the week as hundreds of people in central Indiana participated in a solemn observance of the 48th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion.
Years After Trip to Abortion Clinic, Women Find Healing, Rebuild Friendship
Jill King remembers her roommate 30 years ago calling her into the bathroom of their apartment. Carla Stream was sitting on a chair, wrapped in a towel.
People Gather for Life in Person in San Francisco, Online in Los Angeles
Organizers of the 17th Annual Walk for Life West Coast in San Francisco Jan. 23 expected hundreds of attendees this year, figuring concerns about COVID-19 and political unrest would keep pro-lifers away.