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The U.S.-Mexico border wall in Arizona.

Colorado’s bishops on immigration: ‘An open border is not a just system’

Jan 24, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Colorado’s bishops called for reform of the “broken” American immigration system, criticizing an “open border” immigration policy and condemning mass... Read more

More than 5,000 students, families, and other pro-life Catholics packed into the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., for a vigil service Jan. 23, 2025, on the evening before the national March for Life.

Thousands fill National Shrine for 2025 March for Life vigil: ‘We march as pilgrims’

Jan 24, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

“My good young people here, you’re called to be witnesses to your peers, you’re called to help them to come... Read more

Thousands march through the streets of Washington, D.C., for the 52nd annual March for Life on Jan. 24, 2025.

Live updates from the 2025 March for Life

Jan 24, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Follow along here for live updates from the 2025 March for Life. Read more

Department of Health and Human Services at the Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building.

U.S. government abortion website shut down

Jan 24, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Here is a roundup of recent abortion- and pro-life-related news. Read more

Actress Elizabeth Tabish as Violetta Petrosyan in the new film "Between Borders."

‘Chosen’ actress Elizabeth Tabish reflects on new role in ‘Between Borders’

Jan 24, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

“Between Borders,” which will hit theaters Jan. 26–28, tells the true story of the Petrosyan family, who was forced to... Read more

Paul Vaughn with his wife, Bethany, told CNA that “it’s great to see a president like Donald Trump who understands the injustice that has gone on” after Trump pardoned him and other pro-life activists prosecuted under the Biden administration.

Pro-life activist Paul Vaughn ‘rejoices’ over Trump pardon after 2-year-long ordeal

Jan 23, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The pardon put an end to the Biden administration’s prosecution of Vaughn and his fellow pro-life activists, among whom were... Read more

A Ventura County Fire Department Firehawk on the helispot installed on the campus of Thomas Aquinas College outside Santa Paula, California.

New wildfire threatens communities north of Los Angeles

Jan 23, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

The Hughes Fire has forced the evacuation of 31,000 people and more than 14,000 structures are threatened, according to L.A.... Read more

Pro-life activists protest the incarceration of nine activists charged with FACE Act violations.

Trump pardons 23 pro-life activists 

Jan 23, 2025

By Zelda Caldwell, Tyler Arnold

At least two times during his 2024 campaign for the presidency, Trump said he intended to release pro-life activists who... Read more

Jennie Bradley Lichter, who will takes over as president of the March for Life this year, said that despite the pro-life movement’s recent losses, “we will win the fight for life.”

March for Life’s Jennie Bradley Lichter: ‘A lot of reasons for hope’ for pro-lifers

Jan 23, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

The March for Life’s president-elect, Jennie Bradley Lichter, will take the helm on Feb. 1, replacing longtime president Jeanne Mancini. Read more

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More than two-thirds of Americans support limitations on abortion, according to poll

Jan 23, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The poll revealed that 67% of Americans support legal limitations on abortion and 60% believe abortions should be limited to... Read more

The crowd gathers at the rally before the 2024 March for Life in Washington, D.C.

2025 March for Life: Here’s what you need to know

Jan 23, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

The 52nd National March for Life — the largest annual pro-life event in the world —kicks off tomorrow, Friday, Jan.... Read more

2024 Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance  speaks to a crowd in Leesport, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 21, 2024.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance to speak at 2025 March for Life

Jan 23, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

U.S. Vice President JD Vance will speak tomorrow at the National March for Life, marking his first public event in... Read more

Bishop Mark Seitz of the Diocese of El Paso, Texas, speaks at the “Responding to Changing Realities at the U.S. Border and Beyond” conference hosted by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and The Catholic University of America.

El Paso bishop calls Trump immigration orders ‘contrary to the moral law’

Jan 23, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

“We urge President Trump to pivot from these enforcement-only policies to just and merciful solutions,” wrote Bishop Mark Seitz, USCCB... Read more

Abortion survivor Josiah Presley.

Almost aborted: 5 things to know about March for Life speaker Josiah Presley

Jan 23, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Abortion survivor Josiah Presley’s powerful testimony has inspired thousands to stand up in defense of the unborn.  Read more

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Senate Democrats unite to vote against protections for infants who survive abortions

Jan 23, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

The “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act” would have guaranteed equal protection under the law for “any infant born alive after... Read more

Thousands participate in the March For Life in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 19, 2024.

How to watch the March for Life: EWTN’s live coverage

Jan 23, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

The national pro-life event marks the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, drawing together thousands to protest abortion and advocate for... Read more

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Seal.

Trump ends policy of treating churches as ‘sensitive locations’ for immigration raids

Jan 22, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

“Criminals will no longer be able to hide in America’s schools and churches to avoid arrest,” the acting head of... Read more

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New York Supreme Court upholds ‘common sense’ law barring men from women’s sports

Jan 22, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

The judge ruled against a women’s roller derby league that had sought to block a Nassau County law banning men... Read more

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, speaks at the USCCB fall plenary assembly Nov. 14, 2023.

U.S. bishops criticize Trump’s executive orders on climate, death penalty, immigration

Jan 22, 2025

By Daniel Payne

USCCB president Archbishop Timothy Broglio on Wednesday said in a statement that he took issue with some of the orders,... Read more

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Virginia bishop: IVF ‘contrary to justice,’ destroys many human lives

Jan 22, 2025

By Daniel Payne

In a pastoral letter released on Wednesday, Burbidge acknowledged the “natural desire for family” as well as the challenges faced... Read more