UN Committee Challenges Selective Abortion Policies, Sparking Debate on Disability Rights

Nov 11, 2024 17:27

ZENIT Staff

The committee cited what it perceives as discriminatory attitudes embedded in healthcare systems Photo: BBC

Anti-abortion measures gained ground in Florida, Nebraska, and South Dakota

legalizing assisted death under specific conditions

Bishop Ginés García Beltrán, who led the ceremony

Pro Life

USA publisher sued: refused to publish scientific articles because they were anti-abortion

This new accord—comprised of 16 articles— guarantees the Church’s right to preserve the confidentiality of the sacramental seal and of confidential conversations within its pastoral roles—an important affirmation of privacy rights for the faithful.

Oct 23, 2024 11:04

ZENIT Staff

Pro Life

US Presidential election: Trump and Harris’ positions on abortion

On abortion and immigration, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris seem to hold opposing positions: the former is against abortion and supports draconian measures against illegal immigrants, the latter is for abortion and a policy of greater openness towards immigrants. But is this really the case?

Oct 22, 2024 15:28

ZENIT Staff

Pro Life•Woman

Italy passes law banning “renting” surrogate wombs abroad

Italy Tightens Laws Against Surrogacy, Extending Ban to International Pursuits

Oct 22, 2024 14:22

Valentina di Giorgio

Pro Life

California pro-life pregnancy centers sue AG for censoring their speech

After the California attorney general used his power to censor pro-life pregnancy centers that inform women about abortion pill reversal, a nonprofit pro-life pregnancy center and nonprofit network of affiliated centers filed a lawsuit against the attorney general for violating their First Amendment right to free speech.

Oct 22, 2024 14:09

ZENIT Staff

Pro Life•Woman

USA: Abortion Is The Most Important Electoral Topic for Women

In the KFF study, four out of ten women younger than 30 consider abortion as the most important point for their vote. The survey was carried out between September and early October 2024. Another KFF survey at the end of May and beginning of June showed that only 20% mentioned abortion as the main problem.

Oct 21, 2024 06:47

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Two forms of canonized holiness deepened by the Pope: martyrdom and the offering of one’s life

Address to the participants in the Conference promoted by the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints

The Pope appeared in a white coat, reflecting the change in weather in Rome

Marian piety explained briefly, simply and beautifully by the Pope

Pope’s General Audience, November 13, 2024 on Marian piety as one of the means by which the Holy Spirit accomplishes his work of sanctification

UN Committee Challenges Selective Abortion Policies, Sparking Debate on Disability Rights

Elections USA 2024: 3 states voted against and 7 in favor of abortion

The Battle Over Abortion Rights Heats Up in 10 States Ahead of November 5 Election

Irish Parliament Moves Closer to Legalizing Assisted Dying Despite Heated Debate

17 children saved from abortion are baptized in Spain.

Texas doctor sues Biden-Harris admin over unlawful changes to federal health privacy laws

USA: Bishops Reduce Investments in Campaigns Against Abortion Before the 2024 Elections

USA publisher sued: refused to publish scientific articles because they were anti-abortion

US Presidential election: Trump and Harris’ positions on abortion

Italy passes law banning “renting” surrogate wombs abroad

California pro-life pregnancy centers sue AG for censoring their speech

USA: Abortion Is The Most Important Electoral Topic for Women