Abortion

Demonstrators protest outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington June 25, 2022, the day after the high court ruled in the Dobbs v Women's Health Organization abortion case, overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion decision. (OSV News photo/Elizabeth Frantz, Reuters)

New book examines fall of Roe and role Catholics played in effort

In the nearly 50 years separating Roe v. Wade from the Supreme Court’s June 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision that reversed the court’s previous abortion precedent, abortion opponents argued against the Roe ruling many of them saw as judicial overreach.

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Planned Parenthood report: increase in abortion, decrease in health services

Planned Parenthood's latest annual report shows an increase in abortions from the previous year, while also showing a decrease in health services.
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Arizona high court upholds 1864 abortion ban as ballot measure becomes likely

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled April 9 that a 160-year-old near-total abortion ban still on the books in the state is enforceable, a move that could shutter abortion clinics in the state. But, Arizona may have the issue of abortion ...
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Walgreens, CVS pharmacies to begin dispensing pills used for abortion, early miscarriage

Two major U.S. pharmacy chains have announced they will begin dispensing the drug mifepristone, which has been prescribed for both abortion and early miscarriage, within the coming days.
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At March for Life, pro-life leaders express cautious optimism about 2024 elections

Pro-life leaders at the 51st annual March for Life on Jan. 19 said a lot of work remains for their cause as the nation begins an election year, but they expressed optimism they can turn the tide of public opinion.
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Nick Ulrich, a member of the Knights of Columbus council of Holy Family Parish in Hicksville, N.Y., participates in a pro-life rally outside Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, N.Y., Jan. 17, 2021. (OSV News photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

Poll finds majority in US ‘pro-choice,’ willing to support some abortion limits

Although most Americans describe themselves as "pro-choice," a majority also would support some legal limits on abortion.
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My Post-Abortion Journey

My Post-Abortion Journey

A terminated pregnancy at 17 haunted this writer for decades until she found forgiveness and freedom in God.
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