Abortion law Archives

EU bishops criticize report for stance on abortion, conscience clauses

Jun 18, 2021

EU bishops say claim that abortion is an essential health service is “ethically untenable.”

National Right to Life decries new bill aimed at codifying Roe v. Wade

Jun 15, 2021

The Women’s Health Protection Act, introduced in the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House June 8 “would invalidate nearly all existing state limitations on abortion,” said Jennifer Popik, director of federal legislation for National Right to Life.

By Catholic News Service

Poll: Majority of likely voters support limits on abortion after 15 weeks

Jun 12, 2021

A nationwide poll of 1,200 likely voters in a general election found that a majority oppose unrestricted abortion on demand throughout pregnancy and support limits on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

By Catholic News Service

Proposal to decriminalize abortion prompts debate in Malta

May 27, 2021

A proposal to decriminalize abortion in Malta has stirred up a polarized debate on an issue long considered taboo in the country with the strictest abortion laws in the European Union.

By Kevin Schembri Orland

Court’s decision to take up abortion case brings issue front and center

May 23, 2021

When the Supreme Court decided May 17 to take up a challenge to a Mississippi abortion law, it brought abortion back to the front burner months before the court will hear oral arguments about it this fall.

By Carol Zimmermann

Abbott signs ‘heartbeat’ abortion law, says Texans work to protect life

May 23, 2021

The new Texas “heartbeat” abortion law “will save thousands of lives and is a vital step on the road to abolishing all abortions in Texas,” said Texas Right to Life after Gov. Greg Abbott signed the measure into law.

By Catholic News Service

Bishops urge Catholics to sign petition against Hyde Amendment’s repeal

May 11, 2021

Diocesan Respect Life coordinators and the Pro-Life Secretariat of the U.S Conference of Catholic Bishops are encouraging Catholics to speak out against the repeal of the Hyde Amendment, legislation which bans federal Medicaid funding of abortions.

By Catholic News Service

Lubbock votes to ban abortion, setting up likely legal fight

May 3, 2021

Lubbock voters have approved a measure aimed at outlawing abortion in the West Texas city, a move likely to prompt legal action from opponents who call it an unconstitutional ban on the procedure.

By Associated Press