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At Planned Parenthood, 'women's health' often does not include prenatal care

Jan 24, 2017

By Matt Hadro

Scalding new charges from a pro-life investigative group say that despite Planned Parenthood’s claims to be a premier women’s health... Read more

Poll: 6 in 10 Americans favor 20-week abortion ban

Jan 23, 2017

By Matt Hadro

Ahead of the 44th annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. a survey shows a “consensus” favoring a 20-week abortion... Read more

Pro-lifers participate in the Women's March on Washington, Jan. 21, 2017.

Pro-lifers carve space for themselves at Women’s March

Jan 23, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

Amid signs proclaiming “Keep Your Rosaries Off My Ovaries,” “#IstandWithPlannedParenthood”, and a host of other homemade posters ranging from the... Read more

Washington National Cathedral.

Cardinal Wuerl prays for unity at Inaugural Prayer Service

Jan 23, 2017

By Matt Hadro

Religious leaders gathered in prayer for the country and the Trump administration on Saturday, continuing a decades-old tradition of national... Read more

Donald Trump.

President Trump restores pro-life Mexico City Policy

Jan 23, 2017

On Monday, President Donald Trump reinstated the Mexico City Policy, an international pro-life regulation that is generally seen as an... Read more

Death penalty.

Virginia bishops: Death penalty won't heal a broken world

Jan 22, 2017

For two Catholic bishops in Virginia, the execution of a man convicted of brutally killing a family of four was... Read more

Supreme Court Justice John Roberts (2L) administers the oath of office to U.S. President Donald Trump, Jan. 20, 2017.

Cardinal Dolan prays for wisdom as Trump takes office

Jan 20, 2017

By Matt Hadro

Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York prayed for God’s wisdom as Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 45th... Read more

Social doctrine is about solidarity, Catholic leaders insist

Jan 20, 2017

By Matt Hadro

Catholics must fight the societal ills of contempt, poverty, and unemployment through solidarity, recent speakers at the Catholic University of... Read more

US abortion rate keeps declining – but what's behind it?

Jan 20, 2017

By Matt Hadro

A reported drop in the United States abortion rate by the Guttmacher Institute is good news to pro-life leaders, who... Read more

Kickbacks for suing the Church? Lawsuit claims major misbehavior at SNAP

Jan 19, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

A former employee of the controversial Survivors’ Network of those Abused by Priests has filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination... Read more

Students for Life at the Denver March for Life, Jan. 16, 2016.

College group sues after being denied grant for pro-life speaker

Jan 19, 2017

A Colorado chapter of a national pro-life collegiate group is suing Colorado State University, after the school denied the organization... Read more

The shocking Nebraska law that barred a nun from teaching

Jan 18, 2017

Sister Madeleine Miller’s efforts to substitute teach in a Nebraska public school ran afoul of a century-old law that left... Read more

Does defunding Planned Parenthood really threaten women's health?

Jan 18, 2017

By Matt Hadro

Congressional plans to strip Planned Parenthood of federal dollars have gained considerable media attention in recent weeks, leading to speculation... Read more

Doctor.

US bishops: Health care should be truly universal, affordable

Jan 18, 2017

Any changes to health care law under the new administration should not abandon the principal of genuinely affordable health care... Read more

Doctor.

'Conscience in Residency' project supports doctors in training

Jan 18, 2017

When it came time for medical student Ashley Stone to apply to OB/GYN residency programs, she was determined to remain... Read more

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Gay marriage lawsuit against Catholic school not expected to succeed

Jan 17, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

A lawsuit against a Catholic high school claims that it was illegal discrimination to fire a teacher for contracting a... Read more

Baby in parent's arms.

EWTN to launch new weekly pro-life show

Jan 17, 2017

By CNA Staff

On the eve of this year’s March for Life in Washington, D.C., EWTN Global Catholic Network will launch a new... Read more

Pro-life feminists booted from Women’s March sponsorship

Jan 17, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

Pro-life feminist organization New Wave Feminists has been removed from the official list of sponsors of the Women’s March on... Read more

Let's not misuse Pope Francis' plan for Christian marriage, bishop urges

Jan 17, 2017

Pope Francis’ teaching on marriage aims to help people in difficult family situations without departing from the broader context of... Read more

Officer Steven McDonald.

New York police officer remembered for his example of mercy

Jan 17, 2017

Thousands gathered at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City on Friday to commemorate and mourn the loss of Officer... Read more