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Respect Life

The reality of the abortion pill

May 21, 2026
By Katie Yoder
OSV News
Filed Under: Commentary, Respect Life

This is the reality of a successful abortion: It always ends at least one life. And when we know that, perhaps we can also see that abortion demands a response. This is why thousands of pregnancy centers nationwide provide free services to pregnant and parenting women in need.

Lawsuit continues to challenge Biden-era regulation adding abortion to pregnant worker protections

May 19, 2026
By Kate Scanlon
OSV News
Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News

A group of Catholic ministries asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit May 18 to block a federal agency from enforcing an abortion provision in regulations meant to add workplace protections for pregnant workers.

Supreme Court leaves in place mail-order distribution of mifepristone during legal challenge

May 15, 2026
By Kate Scanlon
OSV News
Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Supreme Court, World News

The U.S. Supreme Court on May 14 blocked an appeals court ruling that sought to pause a federal policy permitting mifepristone, sometimes called the abortion pill, to be dispensed through the mail.

New Senate bill aims to protect privacy for charitable donors following pregnancy center case

May 15, 2026
By Kate Scanlon
OSV News
Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News

A bill reintroduced in the Senate May 14 would increase penalties for the unlawful disclosure of data identifying donors who contribute to nonprofit organizations, its authors said.

Makary out as FDA commissioner after tumultuous tenure, pro-life criticism

May 12, 2026
By Kate Scanlon
OSV News
Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News

President Donald Trump on May 12 confirmed that Marty Makary, the embattled FDA commissioner criticized by pro-life advocates and others, will depart from his post.

As Planned Parenthood defunding nears expiration, USCCB pro-life chair backs bill to block funds

May 12, 2026
By Kate Scanlon
OSV News
Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News

Ahead of the July 4 expiration of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act provision that eliminated Medicaid funds to health providers who also perform abortions, the U.S. bishops’ pro-life chairman expressed support for legislation that would block federal Title X family-planning grants and funds from going to those entities.

‘Congratulations!’ What moms want to hear in facing challenging or unexpected pregnancies

May 10, 2026
By Molly Sheahan
OSV News
Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary, Marriage & Family Life, Respect Life

Jess Echeverry knows how it feels to face pregnancy and motherhood alone. She experienced trauma, homelessness and three unexpected pregnancies before age 22.

Supreme Court hits brakes on court ruling that blocked abortion pill distribution by mail

May 4, 2026
By Kate Scanlon
OSV News
Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News

The U.S. Supreme Court on May 4 temporarily blocked an appeals court ruling that sought to pause a federal policy permitting mifepristone, sometimes called the abortion pill, to be dispensed through the mail.

Appeals court temporarily blocks policy permitting distribution of abortion pill by mail

May 3, 2026
By Kate Scanlon
OSV News
Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News

An appeals court on May 1 temporarily blocked a federal policy permitting mifepristone, sometimes called the abortion pill, to be dispensed through the mail.

Supreme Court rules New Jersey pregnancy centers can challenge state probe in federal court

April 29, 2026
By Kate Scanlon
OSV News
Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled April 29 that a group of faith-based pregnancy centers in New Jersey can challenge in federal court an investigation by that state’s attorney general alleging they misled people about their services and seeking information about their donors.

Virginians march against extreme abortion amendment ‘seeking to devour life’

April 27, 2026
By D. Hunter Reardon
OSV News
Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News

On Nov. 3, Virginia voters will face a referendum on an amendment that, if passed, would enshrine virtually unlimited access to abortion in the state constitution.

Canadian cardinal urges vote to stop expansion of assisted suicide to those with mental illness

April 25, 2026
By The Catholic Register
OSV News
Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News

In letters to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and all members of Parliament from the Toronto area, Cardinal Frank Leo asked that they “choose life and not death” and build a civilization that cares when voting on the Right to Recover Act.

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