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The 45th annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., Jan. 19, 2018.

Warm weather greets marchers at the 45th annual March for Life

Jan 19, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

They came from across the country and the globe to Washington, DC. for one purpose: to stand in solidarity with... Read more

Pope Francis addresses Peruvian authorities before the Government Palace in Lima, Jan. 19, 2018.

Pope Francis warns Peruvian leaders against 'virus' of corruption

Jan 19, 2018

By Elise Harris

Speaking to Peruvian authorities Friday, Pope Francis issued a stern warning against corruption, which he said has done significant harm,... Read more

Aziz Ansari.

Commentary: Aziz Ansari's hookup was a game of Russian roulette

Jan 19, 2018

There are better models of fraternal correction than telling the story of the horrible night you spent with comedian Aziz... Read more

Pro-life advocates at the 45th annual March for Life, on Jan. 19 in Washington, DC.

Pro-life strength lies in love, speakers tell March for Life

Jan 19, 2018

By Mary Farrow

The pro-life movement’s most powerful tool lies in its ability to love, speakers said Friday at the March for Life... Read more

The Peruvian Amazon.

Meet the priest who serves an unlikely community in Peru's Amazon

Jan 19, 2018

Fr. Pablo Zabala is a 70-year old Spanish priest, who serves in a remote part of the world: the Peruvian... Read more

House passes protections for abortion survivors

Jan 19, 2018

As the annual March for Life began just blocks away from the U.S. Capitol on Friday, the House of Representatives... Read more

US President Donald Trump speaks to March for Life participants and pro-life leaders in the Rose Garden at the White House, Jan. 19, 2018 in Washington, DC.

March for Life hears praise from President Trump

Jan 19, 2018

President Donald Trump praised the pro-life movement’s support for pregnant women and touted his administration’s pro-life policy achievements in his... Read more

The 45th annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., Jan. 19, 2018.

'My mother was told to abort me', priest says to March for Life youth

Jan 19, 2018

By Courtney Mares

Father Martino Choi told some 18,000 teens and adults about his mother's decision in favor of life at a Youth... Read more

Pope Francis address the community of the Hogar El Principito children's home in Puerto Maldonado, Peru, Jan. 19, 2018.

The world needs you, Francis tells young people at children's home

Jan 19, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Speaking to kids at a home for orphaned and abandoned children on Friday, Pope Francis said they have much to... Read more

Pope Francis is greeted by a crowd at Padre Aldamiz International Airport in Puerto Maldonado, Peru, Jan. 19, 2018.

Amazon not a 'no man's land', but a treasure, Pope Francis says

Jan 19, 2018

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis visited one of Peru's most biodiverse regions Friday, telling its inhabitants that while remote, their land is not... Read more

Bishop Juan Barros.  Courtesy photo, Chilean Conference of Bishops

Pope says accusations against Chilean bishop are 'calumny'

Jan 19, 2018

At the end of his three-day visit to Chile, Pope Francis came to the defense of a controversial bishop, saying... Read more

Pope Francis arrives in Puerto Maldonado for an encounter with Peru's indigeneous Amazonian communities Jan. 19, 2018.

Pope in Peru: Don’t just protect the Amazon, protect its people

Jan 19, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Speaking to members of Peru's indigenous Amazonian communities Friday, Pope Francis said that contrary to the consumerist mentality that places... Read more

For former abortion workers, kindness changes hearts

Jan 19, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

Myra Neyer used to work a medical assistant at Planned Parenthood Baltimore. Today, she has left the abortion industry and... Read more

Refugees in Nigeria's Maiduguri diocese, September 2014.

Nigerian bishops deplore dehumanizing trends of violence

Jan 18, 2018

Nigeria's bishops challenged government authorities Tuesday to resolve the country’s violent disputes, especially after recent attacks by Fulani herdsmen have... Read more

Pope Francis greets the pilgrims at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on Oct. 28, 2015.

Pope stops popemobile to help police officer thrown from horse

Jan 18, 2018

Pope Francis stopped the ‘popemobile’ today in the streets of Iquique, Chile today, after seeing a police officer thrown from... Read more

Guam's Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral Basilica

Guam archbishop denies allegations of rape, sexual abuse

Jan 18, 2018

An embattled archbishop in Guam has denied an allegation that he raped his nephew nearly 20 years ago, when his... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan at the Vigil for Life at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, January 18, 2018.

Pray against 'powers of darkness,' Cardinal Dolan tells pro-life marchers

Jan 18, 2018

In the fight against abortion, it is crucial to recognize the reality of evil and the importance of prayer, Cardinal... Read more

D.C. skyline.

New HHS department created to protect religious freedom

Jan 18, 2018

By Courtney Mares

A new division at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will work to ensure the protection of... Read more

Bishop Anthony Taylor.  CNA file photo

Arkansas bishop skips pro-life march over death penalty concerns

Jan 18, 2018

Bishop Anthony Taylor of Little Rock has said he will not attend the local March for Life because its keynote... Read more

Indigenous Peruvians.

Indigenous Peruvian seminarian eager to see Pope Francis

Jan 18, 2018

Demetrio Sanchez, a 20-year-old indigenous Peruvian seminarian, is eager to see Pope Francis when he visits Puerto Maldonado on Thursday.  Read more