Abortion
Abortion remains illegal or unavailable for millions of women around the world. In the U.S., the constitutional right to abortion faces constant challenges, despite the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Roe v. Wade. The Catholic hierarchy’s political sway plays a huge role in influencing public policy and limiting the availability of reproductive health care services worldwide.
Catholics for Choice fights for the rights of all individuals to have access to the full scope of reproductive health care, including abortion. When abortion access is limited those who suffer the most are the poor, the vulnerable and people of color. We are part of the majority of the faithful in the Catholic church who see abortion access as a social justice value—and a matter to be decided by one’s individual conscience.
Catholics in Public Life
Resources designed to help Catholic policymakers promote policies that ensure access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services.
Join the CampaignQuestions about Abortion
We've compiled these talking points to help inform Catholic conversations about abortion.