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As Planned Parenthood defunding nears expiration, USCCB pro-life chair backs bill to block funds
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (497+ words) By Kate Scanlon, OSV News WASHINGTON (OSV News) " Ahead of the July 4 expiration of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act provision that eliminated Medicaid funds to health providers who also perform abortions, the U. S. bishops" pro-life chairman expressed support for legislation…...
Judge pauses state's abortion pill lawsuit until FDA completes timely safety review
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (615+ words) By Kate Scanlon, OSV News (OSV News) " A federal judge on April 7 paused Louisiana's lawsuit challenging the U. S. Food and Drug Administration's approval of mifepristone pending its promised safety review. But the judge also indicated the state could continue its challenge…...
Philadelphia abortionist dies in prison; pro-life advocates call for stronger protections
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (459+ words) By Simone Orendain, OSV News (OSV News) " A notorious Philadelphia abortionist who was serving several life sentences for infanticide of three babies who survived abortions, manslaughter for the death of a woman, and for performing numerous abortions beyond Pennsylvania's regulatory…...
Pro-life speaker challenges students to examine moral truth
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (335+ words) GLASSBORO " National pro-life speaker Jannique Stewart challenged several dozen Rowan University students to examine the moral foundations of abortion during a public presentation held Jan. 28 on campus. Her talk " titled "Abortion: Is it a black and white moral issue, or…...
Local Catholics join thousands at March for Life
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (713+ words) Tens of thousands of pro-life advocates descended on the nation's capital for the 53rd March for Life and similar events Jan. 22-24, demonstrating their strong motivation to give witness to the importance of protecting the right to life for the unborn. This…...
Pro-life leaders say there still is "a lot that needs to be done
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (769+ words) By Kate Scanlon, OSV News WASHINGTON (OSV News) " Leaders of several pro-life organizations who spoke with OSV News at the 53rd annual March for Life in Washington Jan. 23 said the Trump administration still has work to do when it comes to…...
Ahead of March for Life, pro-life movement faces key political challenges
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (611+ words) By Kate Scanlon, OSV News WASHINGTON (OSV News) " As the pro-life movement prepares for the 53rd annual March for Life, their cause faces a number of key issues such as preserving the Hyde Amendment, the recent approval of a new generic…...
U. S. bishops" new pro-life chair: "We"re going to speak out to the value of life"
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (467+ words) By Lauretta Brown, OSV News Bishop Thomas said he sees the U. S. Conference of'Catholic'Bishops" Committee on Pro-Life Activities" role as speaking "as best we can to issues that arise that require a moral voice and issues that arise that require really…...
March for Life reveals 2026 theme in "critical moment" for the pro-life cause
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (352+ words) By Kate Scanlon, OSV News WASHINGTON (OSV News) " The 2026 National March for Life theme is "Life is a Gift," The March for Life Education and Defense Fund announced Sept. 30. Jennie Bradley Lichter, who became president of the March for Life…...
Second annual Mass for Life, rally and march set for Sept. 25
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (377+ words) Pro-life advocates across New Jersey are gearing up for the second annual statewide Mass, rally and March for Life on Sept. 25 in the state's capital city. The Mass for Life will begin at 9: 30 a. m. at Saint Mary of the Assumption Cathedral,…...