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Tango dancer dedicates performance at St. Peter's to Pope

May 14, 2013

A professional Argentine dancer, who recently travelled to Rome to see his fellow countryman, Pope Francis, hopes to one day... Read more

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Abortionist Gosnell sentenced to life in prison

May 14, 2013

Following his conviction for the murder of three babies born alive, abortionist Kermit Gosnell was sentenced Tuesday to two life... Read more

Fr. Thomas D. Williams L.C.

Legion priest seeks to leave ministry to care for child

May 14, 2013

Prominent U.S. priest Father Thomas Williams has asked Pope Francis to dispense him from his priestly obligations in order to... Read more

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Pontificate of Pope Francis consecrated to Our Lady of Fatima

May 14, 2013

At the Holy Father’s personal request, Cardinal Jose Polycarp, the Patriarch of Lisbon, consecrated the pontificate of Pope Francis to... Read more

Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi responds to a journalist's question about the Vatican's participation in Venice's International Art Festival.

Vatican announces its debut at Venice art festival

May 14, 2013

The Vatican is participating for the first time in a famous international art exposition in Venice under the theme “Creation,... Read more

Pope Francis sends a kiss to someone in the crowd at the May 8, 2013 general audience in St. Peter's Square.

Satan 'always rips us off,' Pope warns

May 14, 2013

Christians who buy into Satan’s temptation to live selfishly get swindled, while those who live life as a “gift” to... Read more

Archbishop William Lori.

Second Fortnight for Freedom to highlight marriage, mandate

May 14, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

The U.S. bishops' conference has announced a second Fortnight for Freedom, scheduled for the two weeks leading up to Interdependence... Read more

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Justice Ginsburg calls Roe a disappointing decision

May 14, 2013

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an abortion rights advocate, says that the court's Roe v. Wade decision in 1973... Read more

A tractor turns the cover crop into the soil in preparation for planting in the Salinas Valley of Calif. on June 16, 2011.

Catholic groups say agriculture laws should aid poor, farmers

May 13, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

Leaders of several prominent Catholic institutions asked members of Congress to provide for the hungry, protect the interests of farmers... Read more

Rep. Chris Smith addresses the controversy of sex-selection abortions with (left) Lila Rose, Live Action, and Marilyn Musgrave, SBA List.

Gosnell conviction prompts call for abortion business scrutiny

May 13, 2013

As news of the guilty verdict of first degree murder for abortionist Kermit Gosnell broke, pro-life leaders welcomed his conviction... Read more

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Board game created by nun becomes a hit in Spain

May 13, 2013

A new faith-based board game created by a Spanish nun has become one of the most popular First Communion gifts... Read more

Kermit Gosnell.

Abortionist Gosnell convicted of three baby murders

May 13, 2013

Philadelphia abortionist Kermit Gosnell on Monday was convicted on three of the four first degree murder charges for killing babies... Read more

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Undecided on two charges, Gosnell jurors continue deliberations

May 13, 2013

The jury considering the case of Philadelphia abortionist Kermit Gosnell has said it is deadlocked on two of the more... Read more

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Vatican stats show continued growth in Africa, Asia

May 13, 2013

Vatican statistics released today show that the number of Asian and African Catholics is continuing its upward trajectory, while the... Read more

Pope Francis preaches April 17, 2013 in the chapel of St. Martha's residence.

Spirit prevents 'Nobel Prize for Holiness' thoughts, Pope says

May 13, 2013

The Holy Spirit helps Christians remember their personal history so they do not think they are “a winner of the... Read more

Pope Francis rides through St. Peter's Square at the April 3, 2013 general audience.

Popemobile trip surprises March for Life participants

May 13, 2013

Pro-lifers who had just finished the third annual Italian March for Life on Sunday were surprised to see Pope Francis... Read more

Participants in the 2013 March for Life Italy prepare to begin their march at the Coliseum on May 12, 2013.

Italian pro-lifers hope Rome march has global reach

May 13, 2013

The main organizer of Italy’s March for Life hopes that its location in Rome means it has global influence by... Read more

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Washington Post accused of abortion bias in coverage

May 12, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

The leader of a conservative think-tank is calling for more balanced abortion coverage from the Washington Post after the paper’s... Read more

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Pope canonizes hundreds of Italian martyrs

May 12, 2013

Pope Francis on Sunday canonized hundreds of fifteenth century Italian martyrs who died rather than renounce their Christian faith.  Read more

Pope Francis greets the faithful at the May 8 General Audience (

Stay focused on human life, Pope tells pro-life marchers

May 12, 2013

Pope Francis greeted the thousands of people who had gathered this morning in Rome to protest against abortion, praising efforts... Read more