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Is Planned Parenthood Altering Abortion Procedures to Obtain Intact Body Parts? WASHINGTON, DC, August 4, 2015 -- The latest in a series of undercover videos on Planned Parenthood shows an official from the organization saying that abortion procedures can be altered to obtain more “intact” fetal organs.
Senate Rejects Bill To End Employer Conscience Protections WASHINGTON, DC, July 16, 2014 -- The U.S. Senate on Wednesday rejected a bill that opponents warned would have stripped conscience protections for businesses, drawing a response of cautious relief.
Pope Says Economy Must Fight 'Throwaway Culture' ROME, July 15, 2014 -- Pope Francis had lunch with participants in an international economics seminar on Saturday, saying their efforts to bring the human being to the very center of the economy avoids a “throwaway culture.”
Senate Bill Would Strip Conscience Protections Bishops Warn WASHINGTON, DC, July 15, 2014 -- Leaders of the U.S. bishops have issued a strong rebuke of a Senate bill that would deny conscience rights to employers in the field of health coverage.
If We Do Nothing, They Will Clone SAN FRANCISCO, May 19, 2014 -- Human cloning is here. After years of effort, scientists manufactured human life using the same process that created Dolly the sheep. There is no way around it: The age of human cloning is here—unless we act now to prevent it.
Nevada Republicans Drop Pro-life, Pro-marriage Stand LAS VEGAS, NV, April 18, 2014 -- Several hundred delegates of the Nevada Republican Party approved a party platform Saturday that lacks a pro-life plank and drops support for the definition of marriage as a union of one man and one woman.
Fertility Treatments Succeed Without Assisted Reproduction ROME, March 3, 2014 -- A doctor in Italy has seen great success in helping couples conceive by examining their overall health and treating underlying causes of infertility, without artificial reproduction technologies.
Stunning Adult Stem Cell Developments Evoke Hope, Caution WASHINGTON DC, February 7, 2014-- Remarkable advancements in stem cell biology are enabling scientists to reprogram mature cells into a variety of different tissues – but experts say these methods should be used carefully to avoid ethical questions and inadvertent cloning.
SF Supervisor Issues Resolution Opposes Walk for Life WC Banners 10th Walk Scheduled for January 25 SAN FRANCISCO, January 17, 2014 -- Our friends at the Walk for Life, West Coast pulled off a wonderful publicity coup by taking advantage of a City policy to let organizations and causes buy banners to be placed on lamp posts along San Francisco main thoroughfare, Market Street. It has drawn a strong reaction from city officials and pro-abortion groups disputing the claim that "Abortion Hurts Women." Some have called it hate speech, to which Walk for Life WC co-organizer, Eva Muntean, responded, "Our opponents seek to censor our message 'Abortion Hurts Women,' not because it is false but because it is true"
Remember the Humanity of Jahi McMath PHILADELPHIA, PA, January 7, 2014 -- As in the case of Terri Schiavo, people with severe brain injuries are treated like second class citizens, often being denied the treatment, care, and love that their humanity demands. Here is a perspective from Bobby Schindler, brother of Terry Schiavo and Mark Mostert a member of the board of the Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network.
Catholic Bioethicist Advises Caution In Jahi McMath Case WASHINGTON, DC, January 4, 2014 -- The “tragic” case of teenage girl Jahi McMath – now at the center of a legal controversy over brain death – shows the need to determine the facts before making ethical conclusions, says a bioethicist.
Belgium Considers Legalizing Euthanasia for Minors BRUSSELS, Belgium, December 30, 2013 -- Despite religious opposition, the Belgian Senate voted Dec. 13 in favor of a bill which would expand legal euthanasia to terminally ill minors and persons with dementia.
US Bishops' New Leaders Commit to Protecting Human Dignity BALTIMORE, November 13, 2013 -- The incoming leaders of the U.S. bishops’ conference voiced a commitment to reaching out in love to defend human life and dignity wherever it is threatened in the modern culture.
Supreme Court Term Touches on Prolifer Rights, Prayer, and Religious Liberty WASHINGTON, DC, October 15, 2013 -- The 2013-2014 Supreme Court term, which began Oct. 7, will address several prominent issues in the public square, including freedom of speech for pro-life demonstrations, prayer in legislative settings, and religious freedom.
Pro-Adoption Ad Campaign Results In Strong Response AUSTIN, TX, June 20, 2013--A pro-life media group's ad campaign encouraging pregnant women to choose adoption has launched its third series of broadcasts after previous campaigns succeeded in reaching hundreds of women.
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