Tag: Abortion
Statement from the MCC on proposed ‘right to abortion’ legislation
The announcement by Speaker Michael Busch of his intentions to introduce legislation establishing a woman’s “right” to abortion by way of a Maryland Constitutional...
UK judge dismisses challenge to ‘buffer zone’ around abortion clinic
MANCHESTER, England — A judge dismissed a legal challenge to quash the first "buffer zone" around a United Kingdom abortion clinic.
High Court Judge Mark...
Irish bishop hopes papal visit can help bring healing after abortion...
DUBLIN — An Irish bishop said he hopes Pope Francis’ August visit can help bring healing after a divisive referendum that will pave the...
Irish pro-life campaigners criticize Google decision to ban campaign ads
DUBLIN (CNS) -- Irish pro-life campaigners have criticized a decision by tech giant Google to ban campaign advertisements before the May 25 referendum on...
Assisted suicide, abortion, school aid among issues tackled by states
Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON — Assisted suicide, abortion restrictions, health insurance coverage of abortion, financial aid for nonpublic schools and some tax relief for low-income...
Cardinal Dolan: Democratic Party abandons Catholics, favors abortion agenda
NEW YORK -- The once "big tent" of the Democratic Party "now seems a pup tent" as a party that Catholics once embraced has...
Supreme Court examines freedom of speech at crisis pregnancy centers
Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON -- In oral arguments before the Supreme Court March 20, justices seemed skeptical about a California law that requires pro-life pregnancy...
Cardinal Dolan hopes Supreme Court will uphold free speech
WASHINGTON -- The chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities said March 20 that he prayed the Supreme Court would "do the right...
Son's meeting with birth mother who nearly aborted him made into...
Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON -- David Scotton knew he had been adopted, but he didn't really know the circumstances behind it until his birth mother...