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Pastoral Statements on Abortion and Health care Policy

Statements on anti-life policy including chemical and surgical abortion and contraception

"Selfishness and fear are at the root of (pro-abortion) legislation. We in the Church have a great struggle to defend life" - Pope Benedict XVI

Vatican preparing new document on effects of abortion on women

Omaha Archbishop George Joseph Lucas: Oppose the opening" of new Planned Parenthood facility

USCCB Pro-Life Chair Cardinal DiNardo Welcomes HHS Exclusion of Abortion from Federal Insurance Program, Calls For Permanent Law Gravely concerned that it was not issued until after some states had announced that pro-abortion health plans were approved

USCCB Pro-life Chairman to Congress: Remove abortion provision for military hospitals from Defense Bill

Catholic Bishops Criticize Ella Abortion Drug, Which Media Calls Morning After Pill

USCCB: The Distinction between Direct Abortion and Legitimate Medical Procedures Bishops back AZ Bishop Olmsted's decision to excommunicate nun involved in abortion case.

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo to FDA: Warns Against "Emergency Contraceptive" Ulipristal, Could Cause Unwanted Abortions

Bishop Vasa: "A plan that includes funds for the direct and intentional killing of innocent human beings is... nothing short of positively evil."

Bishop Robert C. Morlino: Catholic legislators were “bound to oppose” health care bill

Fr. Pavone Open Letter to Congress: The Heathcare Vote and Abortion

U.S. Bishops: What's Wrong With the Senate Health Care Bill on Abortion?

Bishops to House of Representatives: Fix Flaws or Vote No on Health Reform Bill

Archbishop Naumann: Obama has gone back on many of his campaign promises, but has been scrupulously faithful in his promises to Planned Parenthood

Fr. Pavone: President Creates Need to Reject Health Care Bill

Illinois Bishop Sartain: “To be Catholic Means to be Pro-Life”

Bishop Lori: Health Bill Must Protect Life and Principle of Subsidiarity

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio: 'We cannot fail to warn' others of 'error' of abortion

Maryland bishops urge support for pregnant women, crisis centers

Alaska Archbishop Roger Schwietz issues ‘urgent’ plea for Catholics to back parental rights initiative

U.S. Bishops on Abortion Compromise in Senate Bill: ‘Compromise’ would make citizens pay for others’ abortions

Fr. Euteneuer: Congress just signed millions of death warrants"

Fr. Peter West: What's Wrong With the Health Care Bill from a Catholic Perspective

Bishops Call Senate Health Care Reform Bill ‘Deficient,’ Essential Changes Needed Before Moving Forward

Bishop Vasa: House healthcare bill still presents problems for Catholics

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo: The Senate should not approve this bill in its current form Bishops Call Vote a Grave Mistake and Serious Blow to Genuine Reform

U.S. Bishops Urge Senators to Support Nelson-Hatch-Casey Amendment on Health Care Reform; Urge Constituents to Back It

Fr. Thomas Berg: Death Panels? Where the healthcare debate stands on end of life issues

Bishops to Senate: Reid healthcare bill “does not live up to President Obama’s commitment of barring the use of federal dollars for abortion..."

Fr. Thomas Berg: Bishops arent responsible for vote on Stupak amndmt, the moderate and pro-life democrats are.

U.S. Bishops Renew Resolve on Health Care Reform

Bishop James Conley: A Healthcare Problem Washington May Have Missed

Cardinal George Lauds House Action to Ban Federal Funds for Abortion; Promises Vigilance as Senate Pursues Health Care Reform, Wary About Affect on Poor, Elderly

Bishops Applaud Maine Vote Defending Marriage

Maine Bishop Statement on Defeat of Same Sex Marriage

Archbishop Chaput Calls on President Obama to keep his promise on abortion funding

Denver bishop: Catholics must demand delivery from Obama on health care promises

Bishop Higi: Still time to reform health care the right way

Abp. Dolan: ‘Most Pressing Life Issue Today is Abortion'

Fr. Thomas Berg: An Abortion Mandate in the Making What’s happening to the healthcare bill behind closed door

Texas Bishops: Health Care Must Place Poor, Vulnerable First

Pennsylvania bishops say health care reform proposals have ‘critical shortcomings’

Bishop Robert Vasa: Ethical responses are needed during this health care crisis

Kansas Bishops Write Congressional Delegation on Health Care Reform: Mandated coverage of abortion by any plan, public or private, would poison the prospects for genuine reform and render the legislation unacceptable

Bishop John McCormack: Core moral principles for health care reform

Archbishop Raymond Burke: Reflections on the Struggle to Advance the Culture of Life

USCCB Survey: 60% Oppose Abortion Coverage, Support Conscience Protection Laws

Bishop Paul Zipfel of Bismarck, ND: "Oppose any efforts to expand abortion funding, mandate abortion coverage, or endanger the conscience rights of health care providers and religious institutions."

Bishop James Vann Johnston's Letter "Skinning the 'Health Care Cat'

Fr. Eutenauer: The pro-death movement is the most violent and hateful social movement ever known to man, without exception.

Fr. Frank Pavone Responds to Obama's Address to Congress: 'Misunderstandings' and 'Bogus Claims' on Abortion Come from the White House, Not Pro-Lifers

Texas Bishop Kevin J. Farrell: We must oppose any effort to expand abortion funding, mandate abortion coverage, or endanger the conscience rights of health care providers and religious institutions

Kansas City Bishops Urge Congress to Not Fund Abortion in Health Care

Bishop Aquila outlines four principles for genuine health care reform

Fr: Eutenauer: Healthcare reform bill a 'feeder system' for abortion

Archbishop Chaput: The growing misuse of Catholic "common ground" and "common good" language in the current health-care debate can only stem from one of two sources: ignorance or cynicism

Bishop R. Walker Nickless: The Catholic Church does not teach that government should directly provide health care

Msgr. Ignacio Carámbula: American Health Care Reform - A Good End Does Not Justify Evil Means

Priests For Life Launches Health Care Prayer Campaign on Facebook

Fr. Eutenauer: From Family Planning to Death Planning

In face of Planned Parenthood attack, USCCB official insists abortion is not health care

Bishop Vasa: No Support for "Fatally Flawed" Obamacare Bill

Archbishop Chaput: Act now to ensure health care reform respects sanctity of life

Archbishop Finn: Laity Are Key in Battle for Life

Cardinal Rigali: Heathcare bill must be amended to exclude mandated abortion coverage and taxpayer funded abortion

Fr. Thomas Berg: Is There a Right to Healthcare?

USCCB: The bills approved so far include mandated abortion coverage and abortion funding, and that is a line we can never cross

New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan: Church will have no part in health care that destroys life

Kansas’s four Catholic bishops oppose governors elimination of crisis pregnancy program funding

Fr. Frank Pavone: Planned Parenthood doesn't want parents to know what it's doing to their daughters or their unborn grandchildren

U.S. Bishops send second letter to Congress on healthcare

Bishops Pro-life office slams so-called pregnancy prevention bill introduced by Catholic pro-choice lawmakers

Fr. Frank Pavone: Stealth care

Fr. Thomas Berg: Obamacare and Abortion

U.S. Bishops Urge Congress to Observe Respect for Life

Fr. Frank Pavone: Rights of the unborn do not come from government and are not negotiable

Vatican: Church Teaching on Abortion Unchanged

Fr. Frank Pavone: Save Lives and Money -- Restore the Dornan Amendment

U.S. Bishops to Congress: Public funds for abortions in DC is not abortion reduction

Wash DC Archdiocese opposes federal budget proposals to publicly fund abortions

Archbishop Edwin O’Brien: How society has come to this sad acceptance of abortion

Cardinal O'Malley: No abortions at Catholic hospitals

Bishop Murphy: Abortion should not be part of national health care

Br. Thomas Flynn: Choosing Plan A over Plan B Plan B contraceptive pill now available to girls under 18

Pope: "Non-Negotiable Human Rights" include "Right to Life and Right to Freedom of Conscience and Religion"

Cardinal Rigali Praises House Re-Introduction of “Pregnant Women Support Act,” Urges Co-Sponsorship

On life issue, Cardinal George says Obama on 'wrong side of history'

Bishop George V. Murry: Defense of human life is fundamental and essential

Scranton diocese warns Catholic colleges not to offer contraceptives through student health services

IL Bishop George Lucas: Vote NO on House Bill 2354

Fr John Flynn: A Question of Life or Death

Cardinal O'Malley: Caritas Venture will not allow abortions at hospitals

US Bishop Protests Taxes-for-Abortions Zenit

Bishop Wenski: Sanctity of Life is at the Heart of our Democracy

Vatican: The repeal of the abortion-funding ban was done with "the arrogance of those who, having power, think they can decide between life and death."

Fr. Euteneuer on Obama's overseas abortion funding: “It was pure cowardice... he needs to placate those who got him into office.”

Cardinal Rigali: President Obama's Reversal of Mexico City Policy 'Very Disappointing,' Says Pro-Life Committee Chair USCCB

Philadelphia Cardinal Rigali Warns of "Eternal" Consequences of Abortion at March for Life Mass

U.S. Bishops Ask President Obama Not to Reverse Bush's Pro-Life Policies CNSNews

CT Archbishop Mansell: “We fought Plan B. We never endorsed it. We continue to oppose it.”

US Bishops Legal Analysis: Freedom of Choice Act-- What Would It Do?

Vatican hits out at controversial abortion pill (RU486)

Bishop Robert Vasa: Those who profess to love God, but back abortion, are liars

Bishop Daniel Walsh: Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) - a bad and harmful law

Bishop Wenski: Roe vs. Wade Lurks

Fr John Flynn: Abortion's Aftermath

U.S. Bishops Survey Shows Most U.S. Adults Support Laws Limiting or Regulating Abortion

Archbishop Naumann: Those Who Say Abortion Less Important than Economics "Terribly Mistaken"

Fr. Joe Jenkins: PLANNED PARENTHOOD: XMAS GIFTCARDS & BARREN WOMBS

Michigan Bishop to Voters: Abortion can Only be Outweighed by an Evil Equivalent "in Number and Kind"

Vatican Offical says FOCA would create "war" with the White House

Archbishop John Nienstedt: FOCA would make abortion an entitlement

Bishop Malooly: Catholic Church has made no exception regarding abortion since ancient times

Bishop Holley Calls on Black Community to Overcome Abortion Called for the federal defunding of the abortion industry. USCCB

Bishop Finn: Freedom of Choice Act Would Remove All Limitations on Abortions CatholicKey

Father Richard Benson: 'When Human Life Begins' - Tidings

Bishops To Congress: “We Can’t Reduce Abortions By Promoting Abortion” USCCB

Few Down Syndrome Babies Making It to Birth Zenit

Cardinal George Issues Letter on Church's Teaching on Abortion

New Chapter for the Pro-Life Movement: Ending Abortion Closer Than You Think Fr. Frank Pavone

USCCB: Church Teaching Against Abortion Constant Through Centuries, Says New Resource

Archbishop Says Planned Parenthood Clinic Destroying Future of Community Zenit

Mexico City archdiocesan spokesman criticizes pro-abortion campaign for using Bible quotes

Fr Tham: Infanticide is 50 Years Away from Being Normalized LifeSite

THE IMPENDING SUICIDE OF A ONCE GREAT NATION Fr. John Corapi

Bishop Aquila: President-Elect is one of the strongest supporters of legalized abortion

Cardinal James Francis Staford: ‘Catholics weep over Barack Obama’s words,’ laments cardinal in address to CUA

Bishop Bruskevitz to Fellow Bishops on Obama: No Compromise on "Vile Intrinsic Evil Such as Abortion"

The Pro-Life Movement: "We Shall Not Weary, We Shall Not Rest" Fr. Richard Neuhaus

Fr. John Jay Hughes: When Americans are as ashamed of abortion as we now are of slavery, the battle will be won

Bishop DiLorenzo forbade charity’s assistance in girl’s abortion, diocese says CNA

Pope Links the Eucharist with the Right to Life LifeSite

Everyone has right to food, unborn have right to life, says pope CNS

Bishops call on Mexicans to bravely defend life CNA

Gov. Granholm Should Rise above Politics and Sign Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Fr. Frank Pavone

Catholic Conference Praises Pro-Life House for Passing Partial-Birth Abortion Ban MCC

Uganda Archbishop: 'Abortion Robs World of Geniuses' AllAfrica

The Unborn's Silent Suffering Fr. John Flynn

Abortion has solved nothing, only inflicted deeper wounds on society, Pope laments CNA

San Diego bishop leads prayer vigil at abortion mill CalCatholic

The time for saying “no” to Planned Parenthood is now. Archbishop John Vlazny, Catholic Sentinel

CA bishops pledged to endorse abortion notification and marriage protection initiatives CalCatholic

Australian Bishops: Lawful Abortion Is Still Wrong Zenit

Pope Decries the "Scandal Given by Catholics Who Promote an Alleged Right to Abortion"LifeSite

Fed up with public servants ... Fr. Frank Pavone, InsideCatholic

Arizona bishops denounce veto of partial birth abortion ban CNA

Conn. Bishops back bill to raise age for abortion counseling StanfordAd

Abortion Debate Intensifies Evidence Mounts About Negative Consequences Fr. John Flynn

Montana Catholic Conference won't back initiative saying life begins at conception

Head of Pontifical Academy for Life Reconfirms Morning After Pill Cannot be Used Even in Cases of Rape

Colorado bishops clarify stand on Human Personhood amendment

Arkansas Diocese Asks Catholic Groups to Stop Promoting Komen Foundation due to involvement with Planned Parenthood

Mother Teresa's Successor Adds Voice to Vatican Call for Moratorium on Abortion

Roe v. Wade 'will not stand,' cardinal says at pro-life vigil Mass

Italian cardinal says it's logical to support moratorium on abortion

Bishops’ Conference Official Praises Senate Introduction Of “Pregnant Women Support Act”

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