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U.S. government abortion website shut down
Here is a roundup of recent abortion- and pro-life-related news. Read more
Pope Francis tells journalists to build communion, ‘give reasons for hope’
“I dream of a communication that does not peddle illusions or fears but is able to give reasons for hope,”... Read more
Pope Francis taps travel agent Cardinal Koovakad to lead Interreligious Dialogue dicastery
The 51-year-old Koovakad, originally from the southern Indian state of Kerala, was elevated to the College of Cardinals by Pope... Read more
Vatican issues guide on richness of Eastern Catholic Churches
The Dicastery for the Eastern Churches has prepared a pastoral guide for the 2025 Jubilee of the Eastern Churches to... Read more
‘Chosen’ actress Elizabeth Tabish reflects on new role in ‘Between Borders’
“Between Borders,” which will hit theaters Jan. 26–28, tells the true story of the Petrosyan family, who was forced to... Read more
How St. Francis de Sales overcame his temper to become a saint of kindness
On Jan. 24, the Church celebrates the patron saint of journalists, writers, and the Catholic press: St. Francis de Sales,... Read more
Pro-life activist Paul Vaughn ‘rejoices’ over Trump pardon after 2-year-long ordeal
The pardon put an end to the Biden administration’s prosecution of Vaughn and his fellow pro-life activists, among whom were... Read more
New wildfire threatens communities north of Los Angeles
The Hughes Fire has forced the evacuation of 31,000 people and more than 14,000 structures are threatened, according to L.A.... Read more
Trump pardons 23 pro-life activists
At least two times during his 2024 campaign for the presidency, Trump said he intended to release pro-life activists who... Read more
March for Life’s Jennie Bradley Lichter: ‘A lot of reasons for hope’ for pro-lifers
The March for Life’s president-elect, Jennie Bradley Lichter, will take the helm on Feb. 1, replacing longtime president Jeanne Mancini. Read more
Pope Francis sends delegation to Syria to support reconstruction
“It is the intention of the Holy Father that, in the current situation in Syria, they feel the affection and... Read more
Church in Mexico responds to Trump’s new immigration policies
Among the measures announced are the reactivation of the “Remain in Mexico” policy, mass deportations, and an order seeking to... Read more
More than two-thirds of Americans support limitations on abortion, according to poll
The poll revealed that 67% of Americans support legal limitations on abortion and 60% believe abortions should be limited to... Read more
2025 March for Life: Here’s what you need to know
The 52nd National March for Life — the largest annual pro-life event in the world —kicks off tomorrow, Friday, Jan.... Read more
U.S. Vice President JD Vance to speak at 2025 March for Life
U.S. Vice President JD Vance will speak tomorrow at the National March for Life, marking his first public event in... Read more
El Paso bishop calls Trump immigration orders ‘contrary to the moral law’
“We urge President Trump to pivot from these enforcement-only policies to just and merciful solutions,” wrote Bishop Mark Seitz, USCCB... Read more
Almost aborted: 5 things to know about March for Life speaker Josiah Presley
Abortion survivor Josiah Presley’s powerful testimony has inspired thousands to stand up in defense of the unborn. Read more
Pope Francis to World Economic Forum: AI must serve human dignity, not violate it
Pope Francis on Thursday released his message to global leaders attending the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland,... Read more
Senate Democrats unite to vote against protections for infants who survive abortions
The “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act” would have guaranteed equal protection under the law for “any infant born alive after... Read more
Pope Francis approves transfer of Chinese bishop to Diocese of Fuzhou
The Vatican said the bishop’s candidacy was approved by Pope Francis on Jan. 15 under the terms of the “Provisional... Read more
