Catholic pro-life leaders say they are seeing some progress in the development of vaccines with the use of ethical animal cell lines instead of cell lines derived from abortions.
Global biotech company ends use of aborted fetal cell lines for vaccines
British bishops note ‘tragic loss of life’ as abortions increase
England and Wales Department of Health revealed the record number of abortions were performed in the first six months of 2020.
U.S. judge permanently stops Georgia’s ‘heartbeat law’ from taking effect
On July 13, District Judge Steve C. Jones of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia ruled the “heartbeat bill” law infringed upon constitutional rights.
Pro-life advocates say ruling puts clinic profits over women’s health
The Supreme Court ruled as unconstitutional Louisiana’s 2014 Unsafe Abortion Protection Act requiring that doctors who perform abortions have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals.
British government: Abortions in England, Wales hit record low last year
Abortions in England and Wales have hit a record level, according to statistics released by the British government.
Missouri could become first state where no abortions can be performed
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has told Planned Parenthood officials it will not renew the facility’s license expiring May 31 unless the clinic makes changes to comply with various state health regulations.
Assisted suicide, abortion, school aid among issues tackled by states
Assisted suicide, abortion restrictions, health insurance coverage of abortion, financial aid for nonpublic schools and some tax relief for low-income families are among the issues being tackled by state legislatures across the country.
Groups urge passage of law protecting conscientious objection to abortion
A push was made Nov. 8 for passage of the Conscience Protection Act that amends the Public Health Service Act to allow lawsuits from health care providers who believe they have been discriminated against, or lost their jobs, because they refused to participate in abortions.