the pro-life movement

Argentina’s abortion law enters force under watchful eyes
- Jan 24, 2021
Argentina’s new abortion law goes into force Sunday under the watchful eyes of women’s groups and government officials, who hope to ensure its full implementation despite opposition from some conservative and church groups.

By Almudena Calatrava
Political upheaval alters strategies in US abortion debate
- Jan 23, 2021
Pro-life leaders across America were elated a year ago when Donald Trump became the first sitting U.S. president to appear in person at their highest-profile annual event, the March for Life held every January.

The mood is more sober now — a mix of disappointment over Trump’s defeat and hope that his legacy of judicial appointments will lead to future court victories limiting abortion rights.

By David Crary
Archbishop Cordileone says no Catholic ‘in good conscience’ can favor abortion
- Jan 23, 2021
When they vote, Catholics must weigh many issues of very grave moral consequence “in good conscience,” but “no Catholic in good conscience can favor abortion,” San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone said Jan. 21.

By Julie Asher

Joe Scheidler, known as ‘the godfather of pro-life activism,’ dies at 93
- Jan 20, 2021
Joe Scheidler, founder of the Pro-Life Action League in Chicago and one of the towering figures of the pro-life movement for decades, died of pneumonia Jan. 18 surrounded by his family at his home on Chicago’s Northwest Side. He was 93.

By Catholic News Service
‘9 Days for Life’ novena for the protection of human life set for Jan. 21-29
- Jan 19, 2021
Catholics across the country are invited to take part in the “9 Days for Life” novena Jan. 21-29 for the protection of human life.

By Catholic News Service
COVID-19 fuels quick push for Kansas anti-abortion measure
- Jan 18, 2021
Abortion opponents are moving with unusual speed to put a proposed pro-life amendment to the state constitution on the ballot, fearing a COVID-19 outbreak could thwart them if they delay action even for a few weeks.

By John Hanna