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'Torture works'? Not really, say former interrogators
Countering claims by some politicians that torture is an acceptable part of the fight against terrorism, experts in ethics and... Read more
Did you March for life? Don't let it stop there, advocate says
Tens of thousands of pro-life advocates went to the national March for Life this past weekend, but that should only... Read more
You've won battles in Congress? Don't lose the war, pro-life leaders warn
Despite recent legislative successes, the pro-life movement must reach hearts and minds to build a lasting culture of life, a... Read more
US bishops: Trump's refugee order will only harm victims of war, terror
Catholic bishops and relief leaders were among the critics of President Donald Trump’s order to implement stricter vetting on refugees... Read more
Sex and labor trade victims speak out during Los Angeles march
“I knew my life wasn’t normal,” Duñia Zelaya said of her childhood. She vividly remembers the night her mother and... Read more
Pope Francis to the laity: Go out and evangelize, or buy mothballs
When asked in a new interview what specific mission he has for the laity, Pope Francis responded with a frequent... Read more
Newark auxiliary bishop assaulted during Mass
What started as a Mass remembering a Latino baseball star and humanitarian quickly took a violent turn as an auxiliary... Read more
Meet the new head of Alliance Defending Freedom
For Michael P. Farris, the new head of Alliance Defending Freedom, educating the general American public on the rich history... Read more
Pope Francis offers prayers, sends greetings to March for Life
Pope Francis offered his greeting to participants at the 2017 March for Life in Washington, D.C., assuring them of his... Read more
Pence to pro-lifers: Win hearts with compassion and love
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence urged pro-lifers to win over hearts with gentleness and compassion at the 2017 March for... Read more
Cardinal Dolan: Abortion undermines everyone's human rights
In a culture where abortion is prevalent, no one’s rights are safe, Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York insisted at... Read more
Young baker with Down Syndrome an international sensation
Meet Collette: a talented young baker from the Boston area, who has been working on her own original cookie recipes... Read more
When it comes to choosing abortion, just one person can tip the scales
Just one decision can have a major effect on future generations, pro-life activists told a group of young people at... Read more
Vice President Mike Pence will speak at the March for Life
Weeks of speculation were confirmed on Thursday, when the White House verified that Vice President Mike Pence will speak at... Read more
US bishops dismayed as Trump vows to build border wall
A leading bishop expressed alarm and dismay on Wednesday following President Trump’s executive orders to increase immigrant detention centers and... Read more
Leader's resignation unrelated to lawsuit, SNAP says
A longtime leader of a controversial advocacy group for clergy sex abuse victims resigned weeks before a former employee filed... Read more
Trump wants to halt refugee intake – and Catholic leaders are worried
Amid reports of an imminent executive order to halt most refugee resettlement in the U.S., one international Catholic charitable group... Read more
'Endow' women's group launches outreach to Latinos, millennials
In an effort to meet the Church's growth in diversity, the Catholic women's apostolate Endow has announced a new program... Read more
Snapchat's new guidelines will restrict sexually suggestive content
Snapchat users tired of frequently seeing scantily-clad members of the Kardashian family in Discover stories will be happy to hear... Read more
US House votes to permanently ban federal abortion funding
The U.S. House of Representatives passed its first major pro-life bill of the new year on Tuesday, one which would... Read more
