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For former abortion workers, kindness changes hearts

Jan 19, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

Myra Neyer used to work a medical assistant at Planned Parenthood Baltimore. Today, she has left the abortion industry and... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan at the Vigil for Life at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, January 18, 2018.

Pray against 'powers of darkness,' Cardinal Dolan tells pro-life marchers

Jan 18, 2018

In the fight against abortion, it is crucial to recognize the reality of evil and the importance of prayer, Cardinal... Read more

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New HHS department created to protect religious freedom

Jan 18, 2018

By Courtney Mares

A new division at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will work to ensure the protection of... Read more

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Arkansas bishop skips pro-life march over death penalty concerns

Jan 18, 2018

Bishop Anthony Taylor of Little Rock has said he will not attend the local March for Life because its keynote... Read more

Karen Gaffney speaks at TedX Portland.

How this OneLife LA speaker is 'made for greater'

Jan 18, 2018

Karen Gaffney has swum the English Channel, is the president of a global non-profit, and has an honorary doctorate.  She’ll... Read more

Survey: Americans overwhelmingly favor limits on abortion

Jan 18, 2018

Most Americans, including those who identify as “pro-choice,” support limiting abortion to the first trimester of pregnancy, at most, a... Read more

Child refugees in Iraq.

Knights of Columbus praise increased US aid for persecuted Iraqis

Jan 17, 2018

The federal government has pledged $55 million in aid for religious and ethnic groups that have faced ISIS persecution in... Read more

New Los Angeles ministry aims to help families of the imprisoned

Jan 17, 2018

Families with loved ones in prison are feeling isolated, and a new initiative of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is... Read more

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Why do some young people leave the Church? A new study investigates

Jan 17, 2018

By Courtney Mares

A national two-year study released this week offers a look at why young people are leaving the Church as early... Read more

Join the 9 Days for Life campaign of prayer and action

Jan 17, 2018

By Perry West

The US Conference of Catholic Bishops have beefed up their social media presence for the 9 Days for Life novena,... Read more

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Trump to address March for Life via livestream

Jan 17, 2018

U.S. President Donald Trump will address participants in the 45th national March for Life via live video, the White House... Read more

Who cheats? The demographics of faith and infidelity

Jan 17, 2018

By Mary Farrow

Last week, Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens admitted to an extramarital affair with his former hairdresser, although he denied allegations that... Read more

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Catholic college contingents head to the March for Life

Jan 16, 2018

The 45th annual March for Life will take place in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 19, and hundreds of thousands of... Read more

President Donald Trump appears at the RNC in Cleveland, Ohio, July 2016.

Trump issues statement promoting religious liberty

Jan 16, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

US President Donald Trump issued a proclamation declaring Jan. 16, 2018, as “religious freedom day.” This date was chosen as... Read more

A Mass said at St. Mary's in Alexandria, Va., June 18, 2017. The church was named a minor basilica Jan. 14, 2018. Photo courtesy of the Basilica of Saint Mary.

Here's the newest basilica in North America

Jan 16, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

St. Mary Catholic Church in Alexandria, the first permanent Catholic parish in Virginia, has a new name and a new... Read more

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How one Hawaiian Catholic family got ready for the missile that never came

Jan 16, 2018

By Mary Farrow

It started out as a regular Saturday morning for most Hawaiians, including Dallas and Monica Carter and their five children.  Read more

Meet the spiritual powerhouses of the pro-life movement

Jan 16, 2018

By Adelaide Mena

Walk along in the March for Life or Walk for Life and you will see them: a swarm of women... Read more

Florida lawmakers consider mandatory ‘marriage prep’ guide

Jan 16, 2018

A bill presented to the Florida House of Representatives on Jan. 8 would require couples to review a state-published “Healthy... Read more

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What Eminem has to say about post-abortion regret

Jan 15, 2018

By Elise Harris

After an abortion,men and women can experience deep feelings of sadness and emptiness, suicidal thoughts, dreams of the aborted child,... Read more

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A look at world's 50 most anti-Christian countries

Jan 15, 2018

By Courtney Mares

There are more than 215 million persecuted Christians worldwide according to the 2018 World Watch List, Open Doors USA's annual... Read more