Articles on this issue "abortion"

Cardinal to Congress: Don't Fund D.C. Abortions

Says American Majority Opposes It

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The chairman of the U.S. bishops' pro-life committee is urging lawmakers not to allow the public funding for abortions in the District of Columbia. Cardinal Justin Rigali sent a letter today …

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Probe Clears Canadian Agency of Funding Abortion

Bishops Set to Release Findings of Investigation

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Nearly four months since the international development arm of Canada's episcopal conference was accused of having funded pro-abortion groups in Mexico, the agency has been cleared of the …

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Priest Says Pro-Life Cause Doesn't Foment Violence

Encourages Continued Clear and Strong Response to Abortion

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The director of Priests for Life is cautioning against the danger of being shamed into silence after the murder of abortionist George Tiller. Father Frank Pavone wrote this Monday on his blog. …

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East Timor Penal Code Approves Emergency Abortions

Bishops Protest in Predominantly Catholic Country

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A new penal code implemented in East Timor this week is adding an exception to allow emergency abortions, despite opposition from the predominantly Catholic country. Thus far, abortion has …

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The Very Different Legacies of Two Court Decisions

Americans Show Themselves at Odds With Roe v. Wade

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Of the many U.S. Supreme Court decisions of the 20th century, two are perhaps the best known: Brown v. Board of Education, and Roe v. Wade. So important are these two cases that it was no …

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Pro-life Groups Denounce Murder of Abortionist

Condemn Attack as Contrary to Goals of Promoting Human Dignity

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Pro-life groups are denouncing the murder of abortionist George Tiller, as an act contrary to the cause of promoting respect for human life. Father Frank Pavone, national director of Priests …

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East Timor Resisting Legalized Abortion

UN Committee Calls Current Policies "Discriminatory"

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The predominantly Catholic nation of East Timor is under pressure from the United Nations for its laws that penalize abortion, even in the case of rape and incest. The Catholic Family and …

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What Americans Want in a Supreme Court Pick

Polls Show US Opposition to Abortion

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It's almost a guarantee that Barack Obama will seek a pro-abortion judge to fill a vacant spot on the Supreme Court, but polls show that a presidential pro-choice pick will go against the …

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Aide Says Morning-After Pill Is Not Therapeutic

Denounces US Decision to Give Plan B Access to Minors

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's decision to give minors over-the-counter access to the morning-after pill "flies in the face of common sense," says a bishops' conference pro-life …

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Doctor Denounces Conscientious Objection Ban

Says Women Will Lose Choice Rights

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A doctor is stating that rescinding the right to conscientious objection from health care professionals will hamper the progressive initiative of the obstetrics field and the choice of women. …

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Bishop: Abortion TV Ads "Deeply Damaging"

Decries Proposal of UK Advertising Authority

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A proposal by the Advertising Standards Authority to consider allowing the abortion industry to advertise on TV and the radio is "deeply damaging," according to the bishop of Lancaster. Bishop …

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Spain Seen as Violating Consciences

Organization Speaks Up for Doctors' Rights

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As Spain considers liberalizing its already free abortion law, a national association is warning that the change would be a violation to the conscience rights of health care workers. Spain …

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Doctors Sound Alarm About Obama

Urge Fellow Professionals to Educate Public

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FIAMC Statement on Obama and Life Issues

"Obama Promised to Be a Force for Positive Change"

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Here is the statement released today by the World Federation of the Catholic Medical Associations about new threats to human life under the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama. * * * …

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Obama Disappoints With Mexico City Reversal

US Bishops and Vatican Voice Dismay

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Cardinal Justin Rigali called President Barack Obama's decision on day three of his presidency to reverse the Mexico City Policy to be "very disappointing." Obama issued an executive order …

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