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Mark Houck and his wife, Ryan-Marie Houck, prior to entering the federal court house in Philadelphia on Jan. 25, 2023.

Pro-life leader and Catholic father of 7 Mark Houck goes to trial: an emotional first day

Jan 25, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The allegations relate to an incident that occurred at a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in Philadelphia on Oct. 13, 2021. Read more

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Alabama governor adds another layer of protection to religious freedom

Jan 25, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

“As governor, I will always protect the rights of Alabamians and ensure they are free to exercise their beliefs as... Read more

Pope Francis meets with the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations on Jan. 25, 2023, at the Vatican.

Ukrainian interfaith group’s efforts a ‘concrete testimony of peace,’ Pope Francis says

Jan 25, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Pope Francis expressed his support for the group of leaders representing different churches and religious organizations in Ukraine. Read more

Father Fidelis Moscinski (lower left, standing behind the cross), a well-known pro-life activist and priest of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (CFR) is seen during a tense standoff between pro-life and pro-abortion demonstrators in Lower Manhattan on July 2, 2022. The pro-life marchers were trying to reach a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic where they planned to hold a prayer vigil, and the pro-abortion demonstrators were trying to block their path.

Priest found guilty of blocking entrance to abortion clinic, faces prison time

Jan 24, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

“The defendant attempted to prevent women from accessing their legal right to vital reproductive and pregnancy services,” United States Attorney... Read more

A woman attends a rally for Mark Houck outside the James A. Byrne United States Courthouse in Philadelphia on Jan. 24, 2023, while holding a sign that says “Justice for Mark Houck!”

Trial of Mark Houck, pro-life advocate, begins with night of prayer

Jan 24, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

A crowd of about 50 supporters gathered in front of the federal courthouse in Philadelphia on Tuesday, one day before... Read more

FBI agents arrive at a farm on Jan. 24, 2023, where a mass shooting occurred in Half Moon Bay, California, the day before. Seven people were killed at two separate farm locations that were only a few miles apart. The suspect, Chunli Zhao, was taken into custody a few hours later without incident.

‘Never take human life for granted,’ Archbishop Cordileone says after second mass shooting

Jan 24, 2023

By Tina Dennelly

In the wake of yet another mass shooting in California, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone released a statement Monday reminding people of... Read more

St. James Cathedral, Seattle.

Seattle archdiocese says parishes must merge due to decline in number of Catholics 

Jan 24, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

“With all of the changes that we’re facing today — globally, culturally and within the Church — it’s very clear... Read more

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, following the final vote on the Respect for Marriage Act in Washington, D.C., Dec. 8, 2022.

Pelosi reportedly arranged an ‘exorcism’ of her home. Can any Catholic priest do this?

Jan 23, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

After someone broke into her house and violently attacked her husband, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sought the services of a... Read more

Pro-lifers march on Washington D.C. during the March for Life

Watch the March for Life in a 30-second video

Jan 23, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Watch the entire march in the same time it takes to say two Our Fathers. Read more

Pakistanis protest Nov. 2, 2018, in Lahore, shortly after the nation's supreme court acquitted Asia Bibi of blasphemy charges.

Pakistan tightens its already far-reaching blasphemy laws

Jan 23, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

Insulting the Prophet Muhammad is already a capital offense in Pakistan. Under the newest legal changes, those convicted will now... Read more

Pro-life and abortion rights activists protest during the 50th annual March for Life rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 20, 2023, in Washington, D.C.

Pro-abortion counter-protesters at March for Life were few but loud

Jan 23, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Although some had speculated that the pro-abortion presence might be larger this year, only about a dozen pro-abortion protesters stood... Read more

Montse Alvarado speaks with EWTN News Executive Editor Matthew Bunson during a live broadcast of “EWTN News In Depth.”

Montse Alvarado Named President and COO of EWTN News

Jan 23, 2023

By Lauretta Brown

Alvarado comes to the role from her position as executive director and chief operating officer at the Becket Fund and... Read more

President Joe Biden speaks to mayors from across the country during an event at the East Room of the White House on Jan. 20, 2023, in Washington, D.C.

Biden vows to increase abortion pill access on the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade  

Jan 23, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

President Joe Biden issued a memorandum on Sunday directing federal agencies to support wider access to abortion pills. Read more

Inez Arakaki and her son Zachary place flowers on a makeshift memorial site in front of the Star Dance Studio in Monterey Park, California, on Jan. 23, 2023, where 10 people were shot dead late on Jan. 21, 2023.  California police searched on Jan. 23, 2023 for what compelled a 72-year-old man of Asian descent to shoot dead 10 people as they celebrated Lunar New Year at a dance hall in the Los Angeles suburbs.

Los Angeles archbishop prays for victims of shooting at dance studio

Jan 23, 2023

By Tina Dennelly

Los Angeles Archbishop José Gomez on Sunday offered prayers for victims of a Saturday shooting at a Monterey Park, California,... Read more

An estimated 10,000 people turned out for the Walk for Life West Coast in San Francisco  on Jan. 21, 2023, the second-largest pro-life demonstration in the U.S. after the national March for Life in Washington, D.C., which marked its 50th anniversary a day earlier.

Walk for Life West Coast and OneLife LA 2023 proclaim: ‘Life is good!’

Jan 23, 2023

By Jim Graves

San Francisco and Los Angeles events brought out droves of participants to witness to the humanity of the unborn and... Read more

Tom and Mindy Edwards from Sandusky, Ohio, attend the 50th annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2023.

Longtime March for Life attendees see their prayers answered in Roe’s downfall

Jan 22, 2023

By Katie Yoder

In the early days of the pro-life movement many feared they wouldn't live to see Roe v. Wade overturned. Read more

The Pillars of Creation, captured by the Hubble Space Telescope.

Harvard scientist: The wonders of the universe point to a Creator

Jan 21, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

Karin Öberg, professor of astronomy and director of undergraduate studies at Harvard University, spoke recently at the Wonder Conference in... Read more

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Now that the March for Life is over, here’s a snapshot of a shifting abortion landscape

Jan 21, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

Since Roe v. Wade was overturned last year, state lawmakers have gone in dramatically different directions on abortion. Read more

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Connecticut pro-life pregnancy center drops lawsuit against state’s ‘deceptive advertising’ ban

Jan 20, 2023

By Matt McDonald

Care Net Pregnancy Resource Center of Southeastern Connecticut is satisfied that the state attorney general isn’t taking action against crisis... Read more

U.S. President Joe Biden

Biden commemorates abortion as pro-lifers march in Washington

Jan 20, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

On the day of the March for Life, President Joe Biden issued a pro-abortion proclamation to commemorate the anniversary of... Read more