Abortion - Page 115

US Catholic bishops issue sharp rebuke to pro-abortion Catholic members of Congress

June 29, 2023

US Catholic bishops issue sharp rebuke to pro-abortion Catholic members of Congress

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops responded to a letter signed by Catholic Democratic members of Congress stating their faith defended abortion.

Federal judge will not block parts of North Carolina abortion law set to begin Saturday

June 29, 2023

Federal judge will not block parts of North Carolina abortion law set to begin Saturday

A U.S. judge has decided to not grant Planned Parenthood’s request to halt a newly revised abortion law set to begin this weekend in North Carolina.

Biden admits he’s ‘not big on abortion,’ says terminations in ‘last 3 months have to be negotiated’

June 29, 2023

Biden admits he’s ‘not big on abortion,’ says terminations in ‘last 3 months have to be negotiated’

President Biden said he is "a practicing Catholic" and, therefore, "not big on abortion" during a speech in Chevy Chase, Maryland, on Tuesday. However, Biden insisted that Roe v. Wade "got it right."

Maltese lawmakers unanimously approve legislation to loosen abortion restrictions

June 28, 2023

Maltese lawmakers unanimously approve legislation to loosen abortion restrictions

Lawmakers in Malta which have the strictest abortion laws in the European Union have approved legislation to ease restrictions when saving a mother’s life.

North Carolina gives final approval to revisions over upcoming abortion restrictions

June 28, 2023

North Carolina gives final approval to revisions over upcoming abortion restrictions

The North Carolina House has agreed to pass Senate-approved revisions to an abortion law scheduled to begin Saturday. The alterations could derail pending litigation targeting the law.

Dem slammed for saying abortion is consistent with Catholic faith: 'Go to confession'

June 28, 2023

Dem slammed for saying abortion is consistent with Catholic faith: 'Go to confession'

Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., faced heavy criticism on social media after posting a statement claiming her Catholic faith requires her to support abortion access.

Focus on the Family president on impact of 'We're having a fetus' ad: 'Maturity of the pro-life movement'

June 28, 2023

Focus on the Family president on impact of 'We're having a fetus' ad: 'Maturity of the pro-life movement'

Focus on the Family President Jim Daly explains the impact of his faith organization's popular "It's a Baby" ad and challenges long held perceptions about the unborn.

Maine House votes to enact bill that expands access to abortions

June 28, 2023

Maine House votes to enact bill that expands access to abortions

Maine's House of Representatives voted in favor of a bill that would expand access to abortions. The proposal needs a final vote from the Senate before being sent to the governor.

North Carolina Republicans approve revisions to tighten abortion restrictions

June 27, 2023

North Carolina Republicans approve revisions to tighten abortion restrictions

Late revisions to North Carolina’s new abortion restrictions have cleared the state Senate. The measure banning abortions past 12 weeks of pregnancy will begin Saturday.

Philanthropist Peg Yorkin, who helped bring mifepristone to the US, dies at age 96

June 27, 2023

Philanthropist Peg Yorkin, who helped bring mifepristone to the US, dies at age 96

Peg Yorkin, a philanthropist who also helped push the French abortion pill mifepristone into the U.S., has died at age 96 after suffering from a long illness.