The sacrament has become a political issue, with conservative American bishops like House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s own priest, who has said he will deny her the sacrament until she stops publicly supporting abortion rights.
Tag: Abortion
‘Let the people in’
Trump and his top aides knew that the Jan. 6 rally was likely to turn violent.
When Brazil Banned Abortion Pills, Women Turned to Drug Traffickers
With Roe v. Wade overturned, states banning abortion are looking to prevent the distribution of abortion medication. Brazil shows the possible consequences.
What’s Next for the Supreme Court?
Five Republican-appointed justices are ambitious and impatient to change American law.
Your Monday Briefing: The End of Roe
Plus Russia strikes Kyiv as G7 leaders meet and a Times investigation into China’s surveillance state.
The End of Roe
The Supreme Court’s abortion ruling will transform American life and politics.
Germany Ends a Nazi-Era Abortion Law That Criminalized Doctors
The vote to scrap the law came on the same day that Roe v. Wade was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.
How an Abortion Ban Trapped a Tourist on Malta
Andrea Prudente, an American, developed potentially life-threatening pregnancy complications while on the island. But abortion is illegal there.
The Politics of Abortion
Polls show that support for abortion rights is rising. Will that help Democrats this fall?
Poland Shows the Risks for Women When Abortion Is Banned
Poland’s abortion ban has had many unintended consequences. One is that doctors are sometimes afraid to remove fetuses or administer cancer treatment to save women’s lives.