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Imprisoned Christian pastor banned from trial
An American citizen imprisoned in Iran for his Christian faith has been barred from attending his own trial and faces... Read more
Lawmakers lament 40 years of legalized abortion
Pro-life politicians from across the country reflected on four decades of legal abortion in America, offering prayers and the promise... Read more
Pakistani official: Society flourishes with religious freedom
Paul Bhatti, Pakistan's Minister of Minority Affairs, called religious liberty a Christian value that can enhance life in the country... Read more
Robert George warns of Catholic oppression over marriage
A Princeton law professor has predicted increasing persecution of Catholic teaching on sexuality, amid accusations by a New York scholar... Read more
US bishop joins call for stronger gun laws
Bishop Stephen Blaire of Stockton, Calif. and leaders of several major Catholic organizations urged a better response to the “crisis”... Read more
After 40 years of abortion, bishops voice sorrow, hope
Church leaders across the U.S. expressed both grief and renewed determination on the 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision... Read more
LA archdiocese vows continued anti-abuse efforts
As former priests face litigation over sexual abuse, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles has renewed its commitment to protect the... Read more
Women recount pain, suffering following abortions
Forty years after abortion was legalized throughout America, women who have been victims of the procedure are speaking out about... Read more
Cardinal finds prayer, penance needed for end of abortion
Prayers and penitential hearts must be at the foundation of efforts to restore a genuine respect for life in America,... Read more
Hundreds convene in Denver to urge respect for life
Hundreds of pro-life advocates gathered on the west steps of the Colorado capitol on Sunday for the March for Life... Read more
Obama says 'gay marriage' necessary for national progress
As he entered his second term as U.S. President, Barack Obama stressed the need to modernize American values through changes... Read more
Cardinal says MLK's witness shows need for cultural conscience
The momentous life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., indicate the important role of faith as the conscience... Read more
MLK was Christ-inspired, says head Knight of Peter Claver
Martin Luther King Day is a time to promote racial harmony in America and honor the slain civil rights leader... Read more
Church remembers St. Paul's companions, Sts. Timothy and Titus
On Jan. 26, the Roman Catholic Church celebrates the liturgical memorial of Saints Timothy and Titus, close companions of the... Read more
Outcry over rape cases could mean change for India's women
Public admonishment of the brutal cases of gang rape in India could be the sign of changing views towards women... Read more
Pregnancy centers play key role in fight for life
Essential Pregnancy Services (EPS) in Omaha opened its doors 40 years ago as a direct response to legalized abortion, said... Read more
Lila Rose highlights role of faith in fighting abortion
Prayer, trust and a willingness to be used by God are among the most important tools in working to defend... Read more
US states' pro-life legislation in 2012 deemed historic
A new report finding “significant victories for life” in state-level legislation during 2012 has left a leading U.S. pro-life group... Read more
Priest's arrest on meth charges shocks Conn. diocese
The arrest of suspended priest Monsignor Kevin Wallin on six drug charges involving methamphetamine has caused “shock and concern” in... Read more
Christ's beauty overcomes evil, archbishop says at Aurora theater
At the reopening of the Aurora theater where a gunman took 12 lives last July, Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver... Read more
