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Abortion
"Human life must be respected and protected absolutely from the moment of conception. From the first moment of existence, a human being must be recognized as having the rights of a person---among which is the inviolable right of every innocent being to life." CCC 2270
Table of Contents
Church Documents and Teachings
- Selected Quotes from Church Documents, compiled in April 2008
- Catholics in Political Life, USCCB, June 2004 (En Español)
- A Matter of the Heart: On the 30th Anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, USCCB, November 12, 2002 (En Español)
- Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities: A Campaign in Support of Life, USCCB, November 2001
- Living the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American Catholics, USCCB, November 1998 (En Español)
- 25th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Message to Cardinal Bernard Law, Pope John Paul II, December 29, 1997
- Light and Shadows: Our Nation 25 Years After Roe v. Wade, USCCB, November 12, 1997
- Faithful for Life: A Moral Reflection, USCCB, September 1995
- Evangelium Vitae: On the Value and Inviolability of Human Life, Pope John Paul II, March 25, 1995 (En Español)
- Resolution on Abortion, USCCB, November 7, 1989
- Donum Vitae: Instruction on Respect for Human Life, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, February 22, 1987 (En Español)
- Declaration on Procured Abortion, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, November 18, 1974 (En Español)
- Excerpts from Human Life in Our Day, NCCB, November 16, 1968
- Excerpts from Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, Second Vatican Council, November 7, 1965
Basic Information
Articles and Publications
- Abortion and Catholic Social Teaching, Rev. Thomas D. Williams, L.C., 2007
- Abortion and Breast Cancer: The Link That Won't Go Away, Angela Lanfranchi, M.D., 2007
- Partial Birth Abortion: A Bridge Too Far, Susan E. Wills, Esq., 2006
- Roe v. Reason, Richard Stith, J.D., Ph.D., 2005
- Ten Legal Reasons to Reject Roe , Susan E. Wills, Esq., 2003
- Women Deserve Better Than Abortion, Serrin M. Foster, 2003
- Moving Toward a Culture of Life, Cathleen A. Cleaver, 2001
- In God's Image: Building a Culture of Life, Cardinal John J. O'Connor, 2000
- Choose Life: Toward a Culture of Life in the New Millenium, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.,1998
- Partial Birth Abortion:The Writing on the Wall,Susan E. Wills, Esq., 1997
- The Good News: More Than Black and White,Rev. Stephen F. Brett, SSJ, 1996
- The Church's Love Letter to the World, Rev. Richard John Neuhaus, 1996
Columns and Commentary
- Pro-Life America by Deirdre A. McQuade, Life Issues Forum, May 29, 2009 (En Español)
- Dear Congress: Protect Laws that Protect Life by Deirdre A. McQuade, Life Issues Forum, January 16, 2009 (En Español)
- 4 Out of 5 Adults Surveyed... Would Limit Abortion by Deirdre A. McQuade, Life Issues Forum, January 9, 2009 (En Español)
- Fatalism Can Be Fatal by Susan E. Wills, Life Issues Forum, October 17, 2008
- What Reduces Abortions? by Richard Doerflinger, Life Issues Forum, October 10, 2008
- Free for Me, But Not for Thee?, by Richard M. Doerflinger, Life Issues Forum, September 19, 2008
- Reducing Abortions by Promoting Abortions?, by Tom Grenchik, Life Issues Forum, September 5, 2008
- Agenda-Driven Science, by Susan E. Wills, Esq., Life Issues Forum, August 22, 2008
- Supreme Court Out of Touch with the Mainstream on Abortion, by Deirdre A. McQuade, Life Issues Forum, January 25, 2008
- The Courage of One, With Support of Many, by Mary Jaminet, Life Issues Forum, November 30, 2007
- Lying About Safe Abortions, by Richard M. Doerflinger, Life Issues Forum, October 19, 2007
- In the Interest of the Child, by Richard M. Doerflinger, Life Issues Forum, July 27, 2007
- The Resolution to the Resolution, by Tom Grenchik, Life Issues Forum, July 13, 2007
- Abortion - The First Human Rights Abuse, by Ken Ong, Life Issues Forum, June 15, 2007
- Profiting from Death at Any Cost, by Mary Jaminet, Life Issues Forum, June 1, 2007
- Blessed is the Fruit of Your Womb, by Deirdre A. McQuade, Life Issues Forum, May 18, 2007
- First, Do No Harm, by Susan E. Wills, Esq., Life Issues Forum, March 9, 2007
- Post Abortion Healing Is Possible, by Deirdre A. McQuade, Life Issues Forum, February 23, 2007
- Protecting the "Pro-Life" Label, by Mary Jaminet, Life Issues Forum, February 9, 2007
Specific Abortion Issues
Testimony and Letters
- Letter to House Appropriations Committee on Abortion Funding in the District of Columbia
Cardinal Justin Rigali, June 30, 2009
- On Retaining Pro-Life Laws, Letter to Congress, Cardinal Rigali, February 5, 2009
- On Executive Orders Regarding Abortion Letter to President-Elect Obama, Cardinal George, January 16, 2009
- Roe v. Wade Hearing, Testimony to House Committee on the Judiciary, Helen Alvare
- On Constitutional Amendment Protecting Unborn Human Life, Testimony to Sub-Committee on Constitutional Amendments of the Senate Committee, USCCB, March 7, 1974
- On Constitutional Amendment Protecting Unborn Human Life, Testimony to Sub-Committee on Civil and Constitutional Rights of the House Sub-Committee on the Judiciary, USCCB, March 24, 1976
News Releases and Statements
- Cardinal Rigali Protests Move to Fund Abortion in District of Columbia
June 30, 2009
- Cardinal George Praises President Obama’s Promise to Support Conscience Clauses, Seeks to Work With Administration on Goal
May 22, 2009
- Pro-Life E-Mail Campaign to Congress Expands National Postcard Campaign Effort March 4, 2009
- Cardinal Rigali to Congress: Keep Existing Pro-Life Laws February 5, 2009
- Massive Nationwide Pro-Life Postcard Campaign Underway February 4, 2009
- Gallup Poll: Most Americans Disapprove of Mexico City Policy Reversal February 3, 2009
- President Obama's Reversal of Mexico City Policy "Very Disappointing," Says Pro-Life Committee Chair
January 23, 2009
- Bishops Urge New President to Keep Laws on Conscience Rights,
Foreign Aid for Abortion, Embryonic Stem Cell Research January 19, 2009
- Legal Protection for Unborn, Support for Mothers Both Needed,
Say Cardinal Rigali and Bishop Murphy October 21, 2008
- Joint Statement by Cardinal Justin Rigali and Bishop William Murphy October 21, 2008
- On Abortion and the African American Family, Bishop Martin Holley, October 15, 2008
- Cardinal Rigali Urges Respect for Human Life, Opposition to "Freedom of Choice" Act
September 30, 2008
- Pro-Life Chair to Congress: "We Can't Reduce Abortions By Promoting Abortion" September 22, 2008
- Pro-Life Chair to Congress: We Can't Reduce Abortions by Promoting Abortion" September 22, 2008
- Bishops To Take Up Abortion and Politics At November Assembly September 10, 2008
- Bishops Respond to Senator Biden's Statement Regarding Church Teaching on Abortion September 9, 2008
- Bishops' Pro-Life Office Debuts Stem Cell Research, Abortion Ads September 5, 2008
- Church Teaching Against Abortion Constant Through Centuries, Says New Resource September 2, 2008
- Bishops Respond to House Speaker Pelosi's Misrepresentation of Church Teaching Against Abortion August 26, 2008
- Cardinal Thanks President Bush for Pledge to Veto Pro-Abortion Laws May 4, 2007
- Second Look Project launches "Supreme Court Countdown" Campaign On Partial-Birth Abortion January 19, 2007
- U.S. Bishops Urge Amnesty International To Reject Abortion Initiative; Proposal Threatens To Divide Human Rights Advocates November 20, 2006
- Latest Guttmacher Institute Report At Odds With Itself May 3, 2006
- Statement of the Committee for Pro-Life Affairs NCCB, 1973
- Pastoral Message of the Administrative Committee NCCB,1973
- Pro-Life Constitutional Amendment Resolution of the NCCB, November 13, 1973
Additional Resources
Please see our Catalog page for our printed resources on abortion.
Please visit the www.secondlookproject.com website for related information.
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