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Proposed Ohio law would require biological father’s consent before an abortion
An Ohio state legislator has introduced a bill that requires written permission from an unborn baby’s biological father before an... Read more
Faithful to honor life of St. Martha
On Wednesday, the Church will celebrate the feast day of St. Martha, a contemporary of Christ who is mentioned in... Read more
Wright warns that new health care reform will endanger families
Today Wendy Wright, President of Concerned Women for America, expressed concern that the present health care bill will hinder women’s... Read more
Ethicist hopes new breakthrough will eliminate ‘need’ to destroy human embryos
Two teams of Chinese researchers reported a medical breakthrough this morning, creating living mice from connective tissue that had been... Read more
Mother chooses life of child over cancer treatment
Though Mayra Sandoval died of cancer on July 8, her son Samuel is alive and healthy thanks to her insistence... Read more
U.S. House votes down Pence Amendment intended to defund Planned Parenthood
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted 247-183 against an amendment that would stop federal taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood... Read more
Proposed abortion reduction bill a Planned Parenthood ‘stimulus package,’ bishops’ pro-life official says
An official with the U.S. bishops’ Secretariat of Pro-life Activities has attacked a federal bill promising to prevent unintended pregnancies... Read more
‘Smart’ Obama outreach to Catholics seeks to offset abortion concerns, commentator says
Catholic commentator Deal Hudson says the Obama administration is engaging in "smart" outreach to Catholics by offsetting concerns about abortion... Read more
Congressman Smith warns against phony ‘compromise’ on abortion mandates in Obama health care overhaul
Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) released a statement today cautioning Americans to be wary of Congress’ attempts to compromise on abortion... Read more
Religious sisters help others to ‘fall in love with Jesus’
Earlier this month, religious sisters gathered from over 20 orders not only to learn how to draw closer to Christ... Read more
Calls mount for ‘clear’ prohibition of abortion funding in healthcare legislation
Arguing that U.S. taxpayers should not be forced to pay for abortions, almost 70 pro-life organizations have signed a letter... Read more
Dr. Alveda King demands abortion be excluded from health care bill
The niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will take a stand Monday with other African American pro-life leaders in... Read more
Fifteen formerly homeless veterans organize food drive
Men living at St. Joseph’s Veterans Home in Denver, Colorado are coordinating an August 7 - 8 food drive to... Read more
‘The Passion’ producer speaks about faith and the art of entertainment
In a Wednesday evening conference call Steve McEveety, producer of movies such as "The Passion of the Christ" and "Bella,"... Read more
Catholic nurse forced to participate in abortion, lawsuit filed
The Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a Catholic nurse who was forced to participate... Read more
Sotomayor receives NARAL endorsement
The pro-abortion group NARAL Pro-Choice America has announced its support for Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. Read more
Proposal to de-fund Planned Parenthood adds to health care abortion controversy
As debate continues about de facto federal funding for abortion in proposed health care legislation, U.S. Congressman Mike Pence (R-IN)... Read more
PRI warns health care legislation opens back door for abortion
As speculation persists about whether President Obama’s push for a health care bill has ramifications for abortion funding, the Population... Read more
Vatican ambassador nominee will adopt 'common ground approach'
Dr. Miguel Diaz, President Obama's nominee to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, spoke at his confirmation... Read more
U.S. bishops call for ‘life-protecting’ health care reform for all
As national debate about a major Congressional health care bill continues, the U.S. bishops have called for “genuine” health care... Read more
