This week: abortion funding debate, Boston Marathon stories, Haverhill sculpture unveiling, and more.
Release date: April 24, 2026
Pro-life coalition calls for continued federal defunding of abortion providers
Dozens of pro-life organizations are urging Congress to extend and strengthen restrictions on federal funding for abortion providers through the upcoming 2026 budget process.
READ MOREBoston Common to host Truth About Choice solemn memorial exhibition
With a forecast of (hopefully) pleasant weather, we are getting ready and very excited for our “Truth About Choice” exhibition at Boston Common.
READ MORERFK Jr. calls assisted suicide laws “abhorrent” during Senate hearing
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spoken out against assisted suicide laws, describing them as “abhorrent” during a Senate hearing.
READ MOREConcerns over surrogacy industry commodifying human life go viral
A surrogacy agency’s marketing language has drawn viral attention online, raising concerns about how the industry frame pregnancy and children in contractual and commercial terms.
READ MOREPregnant and cancer survivor runners stand out at the Boston Marathon
The Boston Marathon featured emotional stories of endurance, motherhood, and recovery, including pregnant runners and a cancer survivor completing the race as part of deeply personal journeys.
READ MOREComments on abortion by UN Secretary-General candidate spark international debate
UN Secretary-General candidate Michelle Bachelet, former president of Chile and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has drawn attention after comments linking abortion policy to women’s rights during remarks following a United Nations interview process.
READ MOREHaverhill parish announces Mother’s Day unveiling of pro-life sculpture
Haverhill’s All Saints Parish will host a Mother’s Day unveiling of a pro-life sculpture known as the “Life Monument,” created by Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz.
READ MOREGrieving UK mother scheduled for Swiss assisted suicide after son’s death
Wendy Duffy, 56, a mother from the United Kingdom’s West Midlands, is scheduled to travel to Switzerland to undergo assisted suicide at a clinic operated by Pegasos Swiss Association, following years of grief after the death of her son.
READ MOREWant to volunteer? Join Truth About Choice memorial at Boston Common
Volunteers are being invited to assist with the upcoming “Truth About Choice” memorial exhibition at Boston Common, held at Parkman Bandstand.
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