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Secular Pro-Life posted a video titled 'You're not pro-life, you're anti-choice' expressing support for all choices except abortion. The video and accompanying content challenge common pro-choice arguments and promote pro-life perspectives.
Read →ProPublica reported a national increase in ectopic pregnancy deaths, noting a correlation between sharper increases and states with abortion restrictions, but emphasized that abortion bans alone cannot explain the rise and that more research is needed to determine their role. The article critiques ProPublica for framing standard medical practices as abnormal and for quoting experts with abortion advocacy affiliations without disclosing them, while also highlighting that many states with abortion restrictions have had poorer maternal outcomes prior to those restrictions.
Read →A federal judge issued a temporary order blocking Illinois from enforcing its assisted suicide law against the Archdiocese of Chicago and two Catholic religious sister groups while a federal lawsuit proceeds. The lawsuit argues that the law infringes on religious liberty by compelling Catholic healthcare providers to participate in assisted suicide, and similar lawsuits have been filed by other Catholic healthcare organizations and professionals in Illinois.
Read →The UK Parliament voted 286 to 270 to reject the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which would have legalized assisted suicide for adults in England and Wales with fewer than six months to live. Opponents, including disability rights advocates and Archbishop John Sherrington, argued the bill posed risks to vulnerable people and emphasized the need for better palliative and social care support instead.
Read →A federal judge on September 11 issued a temporary restraining order blocking Illinois from enforcing its physician-assisted suicide law against Catholic entities that challenged it in court, including Cardinal Blase Cupich, two orders of Catholic women religious, and an Illinois pharmacist. The Catholic entities argued the law, effective September 12, would compel them to facilitate assisted suicide in violation of their faith, and the judge's order protects their religious freedom by preventing enforcement of provisions requiring healthcare providers to participate in or inform patients about assisted suicide.
Read →Flanders reports on an indictment alleging that a Kentucky man replaced his pregnant girlfriend's medication with an abortion drug without her knowledge. She summarizes the reported evidence and places the allegation alongside other cases of coerced or nonconsensual abortion.
Read →Cooke reports that a federal judge temporarily blocked Illinois assisted-suicide legislation following a challenge by religious plaintiffs. She distinguishes that action from a separate disability-rights lawsuit and outlines the law's scheduled implementation.
Read →Louisiana filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to restore safety restrictions on abortion pills that were removed by the Biden administration, arguing that the removal of the in-person dispensing requirement undermines state laws and harms women.
Read →Andorran Prime Minister Xavier Espot announced that the government plans to decriminalize abortion next year despite opposition from the Vatican, emphasizing that the decision will not jeopardize the country's institutional system. Currently, abortion is illegal in all cases in Andorra, a predominantly Catholic country governed as a parliamentary diarchy with co-princes including the bishop of La Seu d’Urgell, but officials aim to pass legislation by April that may limit prosecution to physicians while protecting women who seek abortions.
Read →Emma Bonino, a former illegal abortionist and prominent left-wing activist in Italy, died at the age of 78 and was known for her advocacy of abortion rights, euthanasia, and radical individualism. She had an unusually close personal relationship with Pope Francis, who praised her work on immigration and visited her privately after a serious illness in 2024.
Read →The UK Parliament voted against The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill with 286 votes against and 270 for, preventing the legalization of active euthanasia in England and Wales. The bill, re-introduced by Labour MP Lauren Edward, had previously run out of time in the House of Lords and faced opposition from various groups including disability advocates, social workers, and pro-life organizations.
Read →New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will attend the Archdiocese of New York’s 25th anniversary Mass for the victims of 9/11 at the invitation of Archbishop Ronald Hicks, despite Mamdani's support for abortion, gender reassignment, and homosexual marriage. Archbishop Hicks, appointed by Pope Leo XIV, will concelebrate the Mass with Bishop Robert Brennan and host an invitation-only congregation including 9/11 victims’ families, NYPD members, and city officials.
Read →The Andorran Prime Minister announced plans to decriminalize abortion in Andorra by April 2027 regardless of the Vatican's approval. This decision comes despite a Catholic bishop serving as co-head of state in the microstate.
Read →A Massachusetts jury acquitted Lindsay Clancy, who murdered her three children, effectively legalizing fourth-trimester abortions, which refers to the period after a child passes through the birth canal. The jury's decision reflects a local cultural mindset that views women as victims without agency, excusing violent acts committed by them due to factors like mental illness or societal struggles.
Read →The House of Commons voted against the legalisation of medically assisted suicide with 286 votes against and 270 in favour, rejecting a bill put forward by Labour MP Lauren Edwards. The decision was welcomed by groups such as Right To Life UK and Care Not Killing, who called for increased investment in palliative care across the UK.
Read →The Metropolitan Police faced criticism for their handling of the March For Life UK event in London, with pro-life participants alleging inadequate control over pro-abortion counter-protesters who disrupted a Catholic Mass and engaged in assault and threats. Despite these complaints, including a formal one from attendee Jon Proctor, the police stated they intervened as needed and made only one arrest during the event, concluding that serious disruption thresholds were not met.
Read →The British Parliament defeated the Edwards assisted suicide bill on September 9, 2026, by a vote of 286 to 270, following previous rejection of a similar Leadbeater bill in the House of Lords earlier that year. Changes influencing the outcome included a new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, who emphasized improving palliative and social care before considering assisted suicide, and ongoing concerns about the expansion of euthanasia laws as seen in Canada.
Read →On World Suicide Prevention Day, Wesley J. Smith appeared on The Drew Mariani Show to discuss the double standard in professional organizations that treat some suicides as requiring prevention while others as requiring assistance, such as assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Read →Chaney Mullins Gooley discusses her articles on Pro-Life OB care and Ethical IVF Alternatives in interviews on Issues, Etc. These interviews are available through her Substack and cover topics such as reasons to choose a Pro-Life OBGYN and ethical alternatives to IVF. The content includes discussions and articles published in the Federalist, and the platform encourages subscriptions for more information and updates on these topics.
Read →Students for Life of America praised the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed study to detect mifepristone and misoprostol in America's drinking water as a victory for common sense, highlighting concerns about chemical abortion pill pollution in water systems. The EPA's study will screen for a broad range of emerging contaminants, including these abortion drugs, following advocacy efforts by Students for Life and support from members of Congress and attorneys general to include mifepristone in mandatory water testing under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Read →On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 people died in terrorist attacks, including 10 preborn children and their mothers, whose names are memorialized at the 9/11 memorial in New York City alongside the phrase 'and her preborn child. The article honors the lives of these preborn children and their mothers, as well as eight born children who died on the planes, recounting personal stories of several victims and their families affected by the tragedy.
Read →Americans United for Life filed an amicus brief supporting an emergency application for an administrative stay in the case M.W. v.
Read →On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, American Life League shared the story of John, a man who attributes his miraculous escape from the Twin Towers to praying the rosary. American Life League also participated in a Labor Day event at St.
Read →Lexi Arguello, an 18-year-old woman who was 22 weeks pregnant, died after undergoing a second trimester abortion at an unlicensed Planned Parenthood clinic in Fort Collins, Colorado, which lacks safety inspections and staff vetting. In response, Operation Rescue and a coalition of pro-life groups held a #JusticeForLexi campaign including press conferences, prayer rallies, and campus outreach to call for transparency, accountability, and legislation to regulate abortion clinics in Colorado following reports of 24 women injured since January 2025.
Read →The claim that abortion bans have doubled ectopic pregnancy deaths but clarifies that the article itself does not support this causation, emphasizing that correlation is not causation. It also references a related article on maternal mortality rates in pro-life versus pro-choice states published by Secular Pro-Life on April 28, 2025.
Read →Ilva Myriam Hoyos Castañeda has been appointed as Colombia's new Minister of Education, succeeding Vivian Morales, and is known for her pro-life and pro-family stance as well as her previous advisory role to the Pontifical Council for the Family. She faces challenges including reviewing school textbooks to remove 'woke' ideology, addressing educational quality declines, restoring earthquake-damaged infrastructure, and managing debates over religious involvement in public education.
Read →On September 11, 2026, British members of Parliament voted 286-270 to reject a bill that would have legalized assisted suicide in England and Wales for people with a prognosis of six months or less to live. Catholic leaders, including Archbishop John Sherrington and Archbishop Richard Moth, opposed the bill, emphasizing the importance of supporting vulnerable people through care and solidarity rather than assisted suicide, and advocating for improved palliative and end-of-life care.
Read →The British House of Commons voted 286 to 270 to reject the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which would have allowed terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose assisted suicide under certain conditions. The bill faced opposition from lawmakers citing concerns about safety, potential coercion, and the accuracy of doctors' prognoses, and it was also opposed by religious leaders and medical colleges.
Read →A Scottish bishop told Crux Now that the proposed change to Scotland's abortion law, which aims to decriminalize all abortions, could limit conscientious objection. Currently, abortions before the 24th week are legal if approved by two medical professionals, and the Catholic Church in Scotland opposes the efforts to lift abortion laws, as Scotland is the only UK country where unlawful abortion is a criminal offense.
Read →MPs defeated the assisted suicide Bill, marking a significant victory for vulnerable members of society. The article also highlights ongoing campaigns and actions to oppose assisted suicide and extreme abortion law changes in the UK, including efforts to influence MPs and MSPs ahead of upcoming elections.
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