"Argentina's Senate passed a law legalizing abortion in Pope Francis' homeland early Wednesday after a marathon 12-hour session, a victory for the women's movement that has been fighting for the right for decades. The vote means that abortion will be legalized up to the 14th week of pregnancy, and also will be legal after that time in cases of rape or danger to the mother's life. It will have repercussions across a continent where the procedure is largely illegal."

"The measure was passed with 38 votes in favor, 29 against and one abstention, after a session that began late Tuesday."