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A snowman adorned with signs at the 51st March for Life, Jan, 19, 2024

PHOTOS: The best signs seen at the 2024 March for Life

Jan 19, 2024

By CNA Staff

Thousands of marchers turned out in spite of snow and freezing temperatures. Read more

The theme of the first "Life Fest," sponsored by the Sisters of Life and the Knights of Columbus, was "Because love is the answer."

Attending March for Life? Check out ‘Life Fest,’ a morning of worship and music for life

Jan 8, 2024

By Joe Bukuras

At the 51st annual March for Life on Jan. 19, attendees will be offered a range of activities including participation... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience Nov. 27, 2019.

Pope Francis: To protect life, love life

Nov 27, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Wednesday, Pope Francis reflected on his recent trip to Thailand and Japan, stating that economic and technological success are... Read more

Kids in a time of climate change – what's a Catholic to do?

Jul 17, 2017

By Mary Farrow

Travis Rieder and his wife Sadiye have one child.  Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience May 28, 2014.

Pope Francis blasts abortion, euthanasia as 'sins against God'

Nov 15, 2014

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis told a group of Catholic doctors that “playing with life” in ways like abortion and euthanasia is sinful,... Read more

The lethal injection room at San Quentin State Prison, completed in 2010.

Death penalty suspended in Ohio as lethal drugs questioned

Aug 12, 2014

Following the controversial botched execution of an inmate in Ohio, using a new lethal-injection mixture, a federal judge has decided... Read more

Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone takes part in a press conference at the USCCB's Fall General Assembly in Baltimore on Nov. 11, 2013.

Bishops extend initiative for life, marriage, religious liberty

Nov 12, 2013

The U.S. bishops have voted overwhelmingly to continue their “Call to Prayer” aimed at the promotion of life, marriage and... Read more

Hands Together by Vera Kratochvil.

Manhattan Declaration draws renewed commitment, prayers

Sep 26, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

Advocates of life, marriage and religious liberty united in New York on Wednesday to pray together and reaffirm their dedication... Read more