Seattle Archbishop Decries Washington Abortion Bill

Archbishop J. Peter Sartain warned that this bill discriminates unjustly against churches, religious organizations and people who for religious reasons oppose abortion.

U.N. Harshly Criticized for Pushing Abortion in Peru

A Peruvian congresswoman said no international organization can force Peru to go against what it says in its Constitution.

North Dakota Bishop Praises New Laws Protecting Unborn Life

The new laws include bans on abortions performed after a fetal heartbeat is detectable.

Catholics Laud Passage of North Dakota Pro-Life Amendment

The North Dakota Legislature has taken historic strides to protect every human being in the state, paving the way for human rights nationwide.

Who Were the Early Feminists in the U.S.?

NY Bishops Meet With Cuomo, Reaffirm Stance Against Abortion

The the governor respectfully listened to the bishops’ concerns, but they did not agree on the abortion proposal.

Maryland Catholics Call Death Penalty Repeal a Pro-Life Victory

Pro-lifers are hopeful that all the effort focused on ending the death penalty will now be refocused on ending abortion in the Old Line State.

Catholic Students Lobby at U.N. Commission on Women

The students hoped to stress the importance of human dignity and the family to members of the commission.

Should We Be Concerned About Pope Francis's Inaugural Mass?

Doctors Object to N.Y. Abortion Expansion

Pro-life advocates warn against the dangers of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s unrestricted abortion bill.

Catholic Pushback Stalls Cuomo’s N.Y. Abortion Blitz

With the support of evangelicals and pro-life allies, Cardinal Dolan and other state bishops are rallying Catholics against the New York governor’s pro-abortion bill.

High Expectations for Rome March for Life 2013

“Extraordinary number” of participants from all over the world expected

Why 'Roe v. Wade' (Bad As It Is) Isn’t the Real Problem

In an exclusive Register interview, March of Life co-founder Bill Devlin remembers its beginnings 40 years ago and the 'life principles' at the core of the fight against legal abortion.

Obama Says Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ Necessary for National Progress

In his second inaugural address, the president promoted the controversial issue as being equivalent to the women’s suffrage and civil-rights movements.

Pew Survey on Abortion Attitudes Criticized as Misleading

The executive director of Students for Life of America said the 'horrible' wording of the survey led to skewed results.

Contraception Mandate Kicks In for Wave of Employers

The battle over religious freedom intensifies as the controversial federal contraception mandate goes into effect for many for-profit employers.

Filipino Church Vows Continued Opposition to ‘Reproductive Health’ Bill

Despite determined resistance from Catholic leaders, Philippine lawmakers passed legislation Dec. 17 promoting contraception for poor people.

VIDEO: Unborn babies struggle in womb!

Missouri Business Granted Injunction Against HHS Mandate

The company’s Catholic owner says the contraceptive mandate violates his religious freedom by forcing him to provide insurance coverage for morally objectionable drugs and procedures.

Life on the Ballot: Election Results

The outcome was mixed on four state initiatives involving abortion, physician-assisted suicide and the death penalty.