Survey: 92% of French women consider abortion a traumatic event
83 percent also said abortion is physically painful.
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Contraception
In midst of demographic collapse, Japan approves ‘morning after’ pill
The country's population figures showed a decline of 123,000 in 2010, the fourth consecutive year of demographic collapse.
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U.S. bishops’ publication urges priests to preach on contraception, sterilization, IVF
Priests are urged to “foster an understanding of Church teachings on life and chastity” through “homilies, and through bulletin inserts and announcements."
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Study: Contraceptive pills deplete women’s bodies of essential vitamins, antioxidants
The study involved seventy non-smoking, healthy premenopausal women from the same inner-city socioeconomic background.
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UK cuts foreign aid to 16 nations, puts more focus on ‘family planning’
Melinda Gates welcomed the changes, saying: "The UK is investing in women and children’s health which is a smart economic strategy."
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Critics of Philippines population control bill could be jailed for six months
The bill would penalize "any person who maliciously engages in disinformation about the intent or provisions of this Act," a provision that opponents fear will be used against them if they speak out against the law.
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Development & Peace silent on groups it funds as ‘Share Lent’ campaign begins
Development & Peace is continuing to use the courts to stonewall LifeSiteNews.com efforts to obtain information about the groups it funds.
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Grisez Interview: New documents give the real story behind Paul VI Birth Control Commission
Documents recently opened to the public reveal a new story about the fascinating inner workings of the pontifical commission behind the critical papal encyclical Humanae Vitae.
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Irish drug regulator OKs morning after pill over the counter
Pro-life advocates warned that the decision could have serious medical consequences, especially for young people.
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House budget would cut Title X entirely, block funds for health law: Obama vows veto
Title X provides funding for "population research" and "family planning programs."
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