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Sociologist Tricia Bruce and her team found that everyday Americans' attitudes toward abortion do not fit neatly into pro-life or pro-choice categories. Bruce discussed these findings in an interview with the National Catholic Reporter.
Read →Virginia Bishop Michael Burbidge directed priests in the Diocese of Arlington to read a letter at every Sunday Mass urging Catholics to vote 'no' on two proposed amendments to the state constitution that would broaden abortion access and introduce gender ideology. He described the amendments as 'radically unjust,' emphasizing the threats they pose to the sacredness of human life and traditional marriage, and encouraged participation in the 'Catholics Vote No' campaign to oppose these measures.
Read →Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints oppose an Idaho ballot initiative that would establish a right to abortion in the state and have encouraged church members to voice their opposition in a respectful manner during worship services. The church's position opposes elective abortion except in cases of rape, incest, serious risk to the mother's life or health, or severe fetal defects, and aligns with other faith groups in Idaho, such as the Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise, which also opposes the initiative.
Read →Meghan Schrader, a disability activist and EPC-USA board member, discusses the Texas vs. Kennedy lawsuit which threatens new protections against euthanasia and infanticide.
Read →The family of Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas officials and medical professionals, alleging that the state's pro-life law prevented doctors from performing an abortion that they claim was the only stabilizing treatment for her preeclampsia and other health conditions. Medical experts and reports indicate that the standard of care for severe preeclampsia is early delivery to save the mother and baby, not an induced abortion, and Walker's death was likely due to subpar medical care rather than the abortion law itself.
Read →Darlene Love revealed in a documentary that her secret three-year interracial romance with Bill Medley ended after she had an abortion, a decision she made despite Medley's pleas to keep the baby. The relationship did not survive the abortion, which led Love into a deep depression, but she eventually found peace through her faith and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011.
Read →President Donald Trump has implemented numerous measures to protect religious liberty, including establishing a White House Faith Office, repealing regulations violating religious liberty, and defending houses of worship through the Department of Justice. His administration also took actions to secure conscience rights for Christians in business, launched investigations into coercion for abortion coverage, ended government weaponization against pro-life groups, and promoted free speech protections for religious individuals and organizations.
Read →Four Muslim doctors in Illinois have filed a lawsuit against the state's End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act, which requires them to assist terminally ill patients in obtaining lethal drugs for assisted suicide, conflicting with their religious beliefs. The doctors, represented by Becket, seek a federal court order to block the law and protect their right to refuse participation in assisted suicide without facing fines or penalties.
Read →Oregon reported 10,495 abortions in 2025, the highest number since 2009, with a decline in late-term abortions and out-of-state residents seeking abortions in the state. Malheur County saw a significant drop in abortions after the opening of a Planned Parenthood facility, but 90.3% of its 2025 abortions were for out-of-state residents, while Oregon Right to Life continues efforts to promote life-affirming alternatives and address abortion pill usage.
Read →On September 14, the Jayton, Texas City Council considered an ordinance to outlaw abortion and abortion trafficking, declaring the city a Sanctuary City for the Unborn, but voted 4-1 to table the measure for further review at the next meeting on September 22. If adopted, the ordinance would prohibit elective abortions and abortion trafficking within Jayton, extend enforcement of the Texas Heartbeat Act from detectable heartbeat to fertilization, and ban abortion-inducing drugs and related activities within the city, enforced through private lawsuits against violators but not against mothers.
Read →The first euthanasia death in the Netherlands of a child under the age of 12 occurred at the end of 2025, involving a child around 2 years old. The child was born very prematurely, and this case follows the country's existing allowance of infant euthanasia under the age of 1 based on the Groningen Protocol.
Read →Up to 10,000 people attended a pro-life rally in Sydney supporting John Ruddick MLC's 2025 bill to ban sex-selective abortions, which was defeated by the NSW Legislative Council 21–16. Despite the bill's defeat, pro-life advocate Dr Joanna Howe announced plans to replace Nationals politicians with One Nation candidates in the next election to advance anti-abortion legislation, while Ruddick refuted accusations that the bill was racist and emphasized the need to protect unborn girls from sex-selective abortion.
Read →MPs voted 286 to 270 to defeat the Edwards assisted suicide Bill on 11 September. A new EasyAction email tool has been launched to show constituents how their MP voted and to send a tailored follow-up email encouraging support for improving palliative, hospice, and social care.
Read →Fr. James Martin wants US Vice President JD Vance to study Andy Burnham, who famously declared that ‘I’m a gay-rights, feminist, football-loving Catholic kind of guy.’
Read →Nancy Randolph, a pro-life educator and civic leader in Orlando, emphasizes the critical importance of Christian involvement in government and voting to combat anti-Christian movements and protect life from abortion to the elderly and poor. She highlights the spiritual nature of the pro-life fight, advocating for prayer, praise, and active engagement, including regular prayer vigils outside abortion clinics and sharing testimonies of transformed lives, such as former abortion doctors turning to Christ.
Read →A medical review committee in the Netherlands concluded that the doctor who oversaw the country's first euthanasia of a child under 12 had acted with due care, as the child suffered from severe disabilities and unbearable suffering without prospect of improvement. The euthanasia was performed shortly before the child's second birthday, following consultations with other physicians and parental consent, marking the first such case since the Netherlands authorized euthanasia for children under 12 in 2024.
Read →Christians are encouraged to apply biblical principles when voting by assessing candidates' character and stances on issues like marriage, abortion, and religious liberty. The article also stresses the importance of voter registration, church involvement in political education, and active participation in the cultural and political process to support leaders aligned with a biblical worldview.
Read →Senate Republicans have scheduled a confirmation hearing for Dr. Heidi Overton, President Trump's nominee for FDA Commissioner, on September 24, with her anti-abortion record drawing both support from groups like Americans United for Life and criticism from Democrats and abortion-rights advocates.
Read →Bruce Cherry and Vicky Cherry host a Pro-Life Radio episode featuring Margaret Hennen, Executive Director of the Osceola Pregnancy Center in Kissimmee, Florida, discussing the center's work supporting pregnant women, including pregnancy confirmation, discipleship, and providing baby supplies. They also address the impact of Florida's six-week abortion ban, the challenges faced by bilingual communities served by the center, and the importance of offering hope and support to women considering abortion.
Read →The UK Parliament rejected the assisted suicide Bill by 286 votes to 270 after two years of national debate, with opposition from leaders of Labour, the Conservatives, Reform UK, and the Liberal Democrats, and no Northern Irish MPs voting in favor. This defeat follows a similar rejection in Scotland earlier in the year and is seen as significant for right-to-life campaigners, demonstrating continued parliamentary resistance to legalizing assisted suicide despite media support for change.
Read →Pro-abortion politicians call ending an unborn child's life inside the womb healthcare. Pope Leo XIV just told the world exactly what that really is.
Read →Senator Josh Hawley and a committee of pastors released a 'Declaration for Life' calling on Congress to ban the chemical abortion drug mifepristone, highlighting that life is the most foundational right as stated in the Declaration of Independence. Hawley emphasized that only Congress can act to remove mifepristone from the FDA's approved drug schedule and criticized the lack of legislative action despite the drug's widespread use and associated health risks.
Read →Canada will hold a vote on October 7 on Bill C-218, which aims to prevent mental illness from qualifying someone for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), with the program set to expand to include mental illness in March 2027 if the bill fails. MP Andrew Lawton, who has personal experience with mental illness and suicidal ideation, supports the bill, emphasizing the importance of hope and recovery rather than assisted death for those suffering from mental disorders.
Read →The City of Snyder, Texas, moved forward with a Sanctuary City for the Unborn ordinance banning abortion and abortion trafficking after a unanimous 6-0 vote on the first reading, with a final vote scheduled for October 5. The ordinance prohibits elective abortions and abortion trafficking within Snyder, extends private enforcement mechanisms, and includes exemptions for medical emergencies and certain fertility treatments, allowing civil actions against violators but not against women seeking abortions.
Read →The Wilberforce Academy is a six-day intensive program that equips young Christians with biblical perspectives on cultural issues such as abortion, Islam, gender ideology, and more, aiming to raise a new generation of leaders committed to serving Christ in all areas of public life. Participants reported life-changing experiences, with some alumni now holding influential positions in law and government, demonstrating the Academy's long-term impact on Christian leadership and cultural engagement.
Read →Judy Markey, a beloved Chicago radio host who co-hosted the Kathy and Judy Show on WGN-AM from 1989 to 2009, died by assisted suicide at a Swiss clinic on September 11, 2026, after battling a debilitating neurological disorder diagnosed in 2024. She made the decision to end her life under Switzerland's Medical Aid in Dying law, supported by her family and friends, and was known for openly discussing topics such as assisted suicide on her show with co-host Kathy O'Malley.
Read →Two women, Clara Munger Boyer and KPS, have filed a federal lawsuit against Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota (PPMNS), alleging they were coerced into abortions without proper informed consent or counseling at Planned Parenthood facilities in Minnesota. Both women describe experiencing significant pressure from family members and the fathers of their babies, with PPMNS staff failing to provide adequate information about the abortion procedures or address their moral objections and distress before performing the abortions.
Read →Rep. Chris Smith hosted a Special Order on the House floor to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits federal Medicaid funds from being used for abortion.
Read →Modern liberalism has expanded the concept of human rights to include actions that Catholic teaching deems morally wrong, such as abortion. Frank Wright contrasts this with the Catholic view of natural rights based on St.
Read →Angela Costigan, a pro-life lawyer who took on numerous legal cases to obtain rights for the unborn child, died on July 14 at the age of 83. She was involved in significant cases such as Tremblay v.
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