International News
Pope Leo XIV Reaffirms Fundamental Right to Life in First Encyclical
Pope Leo XIV proclaimed the Catholic Church’s consistent recognition of the inherent dignity and value of every human life.
Scotland Rejects Bill to Legalize Assisted Suicide
Members of the Scottish Parliament voted 69-57 on March 17 against The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill following four days of debate, The Guardian reported. Pro-life advocates and others who promote life-affirming care for the elderly and vulnerable celebrated the bill’s defeat.
PBS Documentary Investigates Assisted Suicide, Shines Light on People with Disabilities Feeling Pressured to Die
The legalization of assisted suicide for disabled Canadians has led to people feeling pressured to access medical assistance in dying rather than life-sustaining care.
Puerto Rico Affirms Life Begins at Conception, Recognizes the Unborn as Legal Persons
The move has garnered praise from pro-life leaders in the U.S. National Right to Life President Carol Tobias called it a ‘landmark achievement for the pro‑life movement.’
Founder of Assisted Suicide Organization Ends His Life Through ‘Voluntarily Assisted Dying’
Dignitas founder Ludwig A. Minelli, 92, passed away on November 29, 2025, ‘self-determinedly by voluntary assisted dying.’ No other details about his death were released.
Heartbeat International’s Pro-Life Pregnancy Resource Centers Reportedly Helped Over 2.1 Million People in 2024
Pregnancy resource centers provide a wide range of life-affirming services and resources to mothers and families, including ultrasounds, counseling, baby supplies, and adoption referrals.