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Pope Francis prays Terce with contemplative sisters in Lima, Peru Jan. 21, 2018.

The Church needs you, Francis tells contemplative sisters in Peru

Jan 21, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Speaking to contemplative women religious Sunday, Pope Francis said that they aren’t second-class, but a necessary part of the Church,... Read more

Why this man says abortion isn't just a woman's issue

Jan 21, 2018

By Elise Harris

A man who lost his own child to abortion believes men have important things to say on the issue, and... Read more

Cardinal Sean O'Malley speaks with CNA in Rome on Feb. 4, 2013.

Cardinal O’Malley: Pope’s words 'a source of great pain' for abuse survivors

Jan 20, 2018

The chairman of the Vatican’s commission on sexual abuse has said that recent comments from Pope Francis were painful and... Read more

Pope Francis leads prayer at a Marian celebration in Trujillo, Peru Jan. 20, 2018.

Fight 'scourge' of violence against women, Pope says at Marian celebration

Jan 20, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

If we’re confused, facing difficulties, or struggling with sin, we can look to Mary to help guide us to the... Read more

Pope Francis greets locals at the Nunciature in Lima, Peru on January 19, 2018.

Do not become 'professionals of the sacred,' Pope tells Peruvian priests, religious

Jan 20, 2018

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis met with Peruvian priests and religious Saturday, telling them that a sense of humor is a good remedy... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Huanchaco, Peru Jan. 20, 2018.

When storms come, have faith in Jesus, Pope tells Catholics in Peru

Jan 20, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

In a homily Saturday, Pope Francis spoke about the natural disasters Peru experienced over the last year, praising the way... Read more

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

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

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

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

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

Karen Gaffney speaks at TedX Portland.

How this OneLife LA speaker is 'made for greater'

Jan 18, 2018

Karen Gaffney has swum the English Channel, is the president of a global non-profit, and has an honorary doctorate.  She’ll... Read more