English bishops welcomed a Court of Appeal ruling that a pregnant mentally disabled woman did not need to have an abortion.
Abortion
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Changing state abortion laws show a nation divided. What does this mean for Roe v. Wade?
While the sudden rush of limiting legislation has cheered many advocates within the prolife community, some worry that the rush to ban or restrict abortion could backfire.
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British government: Abortions in England and Wales hit record low last year
Abortions in England and Wales have hit a record level, according to statistics released by the British government.
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The Supreme Court may undo Roe v. Wade—if a majority can agree on the right reason
The Supreme Court has overruled longstanding precedents before, writes Ellen K. Boegel, but usually to end the confusion or chaos from an ‘erroneous’ decision. Will a majority describe Roe v. Wade that way?
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Bishop bars Illinois Catholic lawmakers who back abortion from Communion
Springfield Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki issued a decree June 6 stating that Catholic lawmakers in the Illinois Legislature “who promoted or voted for extreme abortion legislation” cannot receive Communion in churches in his diocese.
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H.H.S. bans National Institute of Health from using fetal tissue in research
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services banned the National Institutes of Health from using human fetal stem cells from electively aborted babies for government funded research June 5.
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Joe Biden says he no longer supports the Hyde Amendment
After two days of intense criticism, the Democratic presidential candidate reversed course Thursday.
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Joe Biden’s support for the Hyde Amendment shows Democrats still at odds over abortion
The campaign said Mr. Biden supports ending the Mexico City rule but backs the Hyde Amendment—for now.
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Cardinal Cupich on Illinois abortion bill: Sad moment in history of state
Chicago Cardinal Blase J. Cupich June 1 said the Illinois Senate’s passage of a bill “eliminating even minimal limitations on abortions under previous law marks a sad moment in our history as a state.”
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What the worst argument I’ve heard for abortion says about our culture of nonsense
Simcha Fisher: We are trying to persuade ourselves—and worse, to teach children—that life does not mean anything.