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Could Florida become the first state to defeat an abortion amendment?
The Florida Supreme Court recently made national headlines when it issued two significant abortion rulings on the same day. Read more
Did St. George really slay a dragon?
St. George defied an emperor and stared into the eyes of his torturers and executioner, unyielding in his faith. Read more
For first time, incurably ill patient undergoes euthanasia in Peru
On Sunday, April 21, Peruvian activist Ana Estrada underwent a euthanasia process and died. Read more
Argentine doctor completes prison sentence for preventing a chemical abortion in process
In 2019, for preventing the completion of a chemical abortion, Leandro Rodríguez Lastra was given a one-year-and-two-months suspended sentence. Read more
Pope Francis to meet with thousands of grandparents and their grandchildren at the Vatican
Pope Francis will meet with elderly people, grandparents, and grandchildren from Italy this Saturday, April 27, in the Vatican’s Paul... Read more
‘I’m a witness to unspeakable suffering’: Ethiopia bishop wants peace pact implemented
Bishop Tesfasellassie Medhin pleaded for the implementation of the Nov. 2, 2022, peace agreement in Pretoria, South Africa. Read more
Experts and former abortionist warn about ‘eugenic’ IVF industry
Dr. John Bruchalski, a former abortionist and IVF provider, said “IVF is embedded with eugenics” and that anything “not perfect”... Read more
Columbine High School massacre, 25 years later: ‘God, why did you allow me to survive?’
It was 25 years ago that two gunmen killed 12 students and one teacher before turning their guns on themselves... Read more
Thousands of pro-lifers attend ‘joy-filled’ Illinois March for Life
Jeanne Mancini, president of March for Life, told CNA that the march was “joy-filled” and “hopeful” and had a large... Read more
Italy set to pass amendment allowing pro-life groups into family planning clinics
The provision attached to a health care system law would allow pro-life groups to offer women alternatives to abortion. Read more
Nuns who feuded with Texas bishop say they will defy Vatican order on monastery’s governance
The nuns referred to the Vatican’s order as “a hostile takeover that we cannot in conscience accept.” Read more
Indian bishops condemn Hindu group’s attack on Catholic school and priest
On April 16 a mob of activists assaulted a priest and vandalized the Mother Teresa English Medium School in Telangana... Read more
Pew Research: Biden in trouble with Catholic voters
President Joe Biden, a Catholic, is battling a high unfavorability rating among his fellow Catholics, according to survey data released... Read more
5 Catholic ways to celebrate Earth Day
The Catholic Church has a long tradition of calling for proper stewardship of the earth. Read more
Pope Francis: Christ the Good Shepherd ‘looks for us until he finds us’ when we’re lost
Pope Francis on Sunday urged the faithful to remember that “for Christ, I am important, irreplaceable, worth the infinite price... Read more
Vocations Day in Spain: The Church supports 725 seminaries in mission lands
“Native Vocations Day” in Spain supports and provides formation for those who feel called to the priesthood and consecrated life... Read more
Historic New York church with link to John Paul II struggles to stay open
Supporters of St. Casimir in the Buffalo Diocese are launching efforts to preserve the historic church and its worship community. Read more
Catholic Church in Cuba offers to facilitate dialogue between government and opposition
In an interview with NBC News, the priest referred to protests that once again shook the country, this time in... Read more
Jesuit priest: Stories of Rwandan women ‘scarred by genocide’ must be told
According to Father Marcel Uwineza, telling the stories of the women gives a voice to the women who, he said,... Read more
Pope Francis to canonize new female saint known as ‘an apostle of the Holy Spirit’
A friend of Pope Leo XIII and the teacher of St. Gemma Galgani, Elena Guerra (1835–1914) is known for her... Read more
