The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit struck down a Baltimore ordinance that would have forced pro-life pregnancy centers in the city to post signs stating they do not provide or refer for abortions or contraceptives.

It was the first time a baby has been abandoned under the Angel Cradle program since it began in Edmonton in May 2013.

The whole array of potential threats to life and human dignity is interrelated.

The legislation would have strengthened the ban on dismemberment abortions and abortions from the 20th week on during a pregnancy.

"I encourage you to work always in a spirit of communion and cooperation with other Catholic NGOs and with the representatives of the Holy See."

Close to 100 percent of unborn babies diagnosed with Down syndrome in Iceland are aborted.