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Cardinal Cupich: Abortion law ‘sad moment in our history’

The Illinois legislature passed a law that specifically defines abortion as health care and says that a “fertilized egg, embryo or fetus” does not have any independent rights under the laws of the state, bucking the trend of states enacting more restrictive abortion laws.

Prenatal diagnosis of illness is no excuse for abortion, pope says

"Abortion is never the answer" to couples seeking a way to deal with a prenatal diagnosis of serious illness or disability, Pope Francis said.

Archbishop urges 'renewed vigor' to protect life, stop 'evil' of abortion

New York state's new law allowing abortion essentially "for any reason through all nine months of pregnancy" and similar legislation proposed in Virginia and other states is "evil, pure and simple," said the chairman of the U.S. bishops' pro-life committee Feb. 2.

Mass for Life draws crowds to cathedral

Pro-life advocates filled a standing room only Holy Name Cathedral during the Mass for Life.

Pope Francis tells doctors to defend right to life, conscientious objection

Make medicine and health care more humane by protecting the life and dignity of all patients, particularly the weakest and the unborn, Pope Francis told Catholic doctors and medical specialists.

Thousands celebrate life during Jan. 14 events

Over 5,000 people from Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and other Midwestern states gathered Jan. 14 in Federal Plaza in downtown Chicago for the annual March for Life Chicago commemorating the 45th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion.

Democrats test abortion litmus test

When gardeners apply a litmus test to their soil, their goal is to create a flourishing garden. When politicians use a litmus test, usually their goal is to shackle a candidate to the party’s non-negotiable policy positions.

Abortion bill passes Illinois House

On April 25, the Illinois House passed House Bill 40 authorizing the use of taxpayer money to pay for elective abortions for Medicaid recipients and state employees.

Thousands brave below-zero wind chills to March for Life

Dana Mentgen donned six layers of clothing and made the trek downtown to Federal Plaza on Jan. 17...

Thousands turn out for 10th Chicago March for Life

For the 10th year in a row, pro-lifers took to the streets of downtown Chicago to share the messa...

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