abortion
Catholic bishops urge Congress to preserve health care coverage
By David Gibson — January 18, 2017
(RNS) In a shift from past opposition, the hierarchy is warning the GOP-controlled Congress not to repeal Obamacare without providing a replacement that provides as much coverage.
Why Nat Hentoff matters
By Jeffrey Salkin — January 8, 2017
Nat Hentoff -- jazz writer, First Amendment activist -- had the profound ability to change his mind.
Texas Catholic cemeteries offer to bury fetal remains at no cost
By David Gibson — December 14, 2016
(RNS) The proposal is a response to a controversial new state regulation mandating the burial or cremation of fetal remains from an abortion or miscarriage.
France will soon have a new crime: online obstruction of abortion
By Tom Heneghan — December 14, 2016
PARIS (RNS) The bill would allow abortion rights activists to sue websites that promote alternatives to ending a pregnancy or discuss abortion's possible psychological effects.
Trump’s secretary of state pick may anger social conservatives
By David Gibson — December 13, 2016
(RNS) Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson helped convince the Boy Scouts to admit gay youths and the oil giant contributes to Planned Parenthood.
Ohio lawmakers pass ‘heartbeat’ abortion legislation
By RNS staff — December 7, 2016
Lower courts have struck down similar 'heartbeat' laws in North Dakota and Arkansas, and the Supreme Court refused to hear appeals on those rulings in January.
What changes when Pope Francis grants priests the authority to forgive abortions?
By Mathew Schmalz — December 5, 2016
Francis’ decision in relation to abortion is part of an overall approach to Catholic teaching and practice that seeks to make it more humane, more merciful and more easily adaptable to the vicissitudes of everyday human life.
Planned Parenthood files federal lawsuit challenging Missouri abortion laws
By RNS staff — December 1, 2016
(St. Louis Post-Dispatch/Kansas City Star) The lawsuit challenges requirements that abortion clinics meet standards for surgical centers and that their doctors have privileges in a nearby hospital.
Partial decriminalization of abortion in Brazil provokes ire of religious right
By Yonat Shimron — December 1, 2016
RIO DE JANEIRO (RNS) Brazil is home to the world's largest Catholic and Pentecostal population. It also has the highest incidence of abortion, the great majority clandestine.
Pope Francis says mercy demands an ‘inclusive’ church open to all
By David Gibson — November 21, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) In a message to wrap up the Holy Year of Mercy, the pontiff adds that all priests will continue to be able to absolve the 'grave sin' of abortion.
Post-election whiplash: 10 observations
By David P. Gushee — November 18, 2016
(RNS) Ten observations about what just happened in our country and what it means for Christians and others.
Cardinal Raymond Burke: Trump will defend human life from conception
By Josephine McKenna — November 10, 2016
(RNS) The conservative prelate said Trump understood the values of fundamental importance to Catholics and would do anything possible to halt abortion.
Bishop launches probe of priest who posed with fetus on the altar
By David Gibson — November 9, 2016
NEW YORK (RNS) Bishop Patrick Zurek condemned the pro-Trump video posted by an anti-abortion crusader, but the Rev. Frank Pavone seemed unconcerned.
Priest who posted video with dead fetus on altar is defiant
By David Gibson — November 8, 2016
NEW YORK (RNS) The Rev. Frank Pavone said defeating Hillary Clinton to stop abortion is so important that his Facebook post was justified and not a sacrilege, as critics claim.
40 Days for Life bus swings through Florida on final leg of campaign
By Kirkland An — November 3, 2016
(RNS) The campaign includes rallies, usually outside abortion clinics, where participants hold signs and pray for people who are considering an abortion.
