President Biden said abortion had not come up in their private meeting. “We just talked about the fact he was happy that I was a good Catholic and I should keep receiving communion,” he said.
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Critics Try to Pressure Francis in Battle Over Biden and Communion
Some American prelates wanted the pope to challenge the president over his support for abortion rights. A U.S. bishop and cardinal put out pointed messages before his meeting with Francis.
Meeting of Francis and Biden Will Highlight Rift With U.S. Bishops
The pope and president, who will meet at the Vatican on Friday, are common targets of conservative American bishops seeking to undercut them.
China’s Abortion Vow Sparks Worries About Limits
The short mention in a sweeping health plan lacked specifics, but it set off concerns in a country with a history of intrusive reproductive policies.
In Spain, Abortions Are Legal, but Many Doctors Refuse to Perform Them
Many physicians in the country call themselves “conscientious objectors” and deny the procedures, often forcing women to travel long distances for one.
Pope Francis Weighs In on Calls to Deny Communion to Biden Over Abortion
“What must the pastor do?” Francis said when a reporter asked him about the subject. “Be a pastor, don’t go condemning.”
Abortion Is No Longer a Crime in Mexico. But Will Doctors Object?
Another battle looms over whether public hospitals will be required to offer the procedure.
As Abortion Rights Expand, the U.S. Joins a Handful of Telling Exceptions
Recent shifts on access to abortion suggest democracy and women’s rights go hand in hand — and that the inverse might be true as well.
Abortion Is No Longer a Crime in Mexico. But Most Women Still Can’t Get One.
The Supreme Court’s decision set a legal precedent for the nation. But applying it to all of Mexico’s states will be a long path, and women are still facing prosecution.
Abortion Is No Longer a Crime in Mexico. But Most Women Still Can’t Get One.
The Supreme Court’s decision set a legal precedent for the nation. But applying it to all of Mexico’s states will be a long path and women are still facing prosecution.