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Why women aren't choosing adoption – and how pro-lifers can change that
At 21 years old, Millie Lopus was pregnant and scared. A rising college senior at Loyola University Maryland, she was... Read more
Here's what Pope Francis and Justin Trudeau talked about
Pope Francis met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a private audience which focused on religious freedom as well... Read more
Holy Cross priest tapped as bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee diocese
On Monday the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ appointment of Fr. William “Bill” A. Wack to be the next bishop of... Read more
Our task is to make the Gospel accessible, Pope Francis says
On the Feast of the Ascension, Pope Francis said that when Jesus rose into heaven, he entrusted his Church with... Read more
Denver to provide lockers for city's homeless
In response to Denver's large homeless population, the city is providing lockers for the homeless to place their belongings so... Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus intercedes for us – every day, every moment
Pope Francis celebrated Mass for the feast of the Ascension in Genoa Saturday, telling faithful that Jesus never leaves us... Read more
In Genoa, Pope challenges workers, religious and youth
On Saturday Pope Francis paid a visit to the Italian diocese of Genoa, where he had lengthy Q&A sessions with... Read more
In Iraq, necessity makes priests become engineers
Priests in Iraq are helping reconstruct around 13,000 homes in the Plain of Nineveh which have been damaged or destroyed... Read more
US bishop says Trump budget at odds with Catholic, American ideals
The former head of the US bishops decried President Trump's budget plan, claiming its cuts to social services conflict with... Read more
Dozens of Egyptian Christians killed in bus attack (Updated)
An attack on a bus carrying Christian pilgrims in Egypt on Friday killed at least 28 people, including children, and... Read more
Pope taps Bishop Angelo de Donatis as new Vicar of Rome
On Friday the Vatican announced that Bishop Angelo de Donatis had been chosen by Pope Francis as the new Vicar... Read more
New video shows graphic discussion of aborted baby parts
Preview footage released recently by the Center for Medical Progress appears to show participants at a national abortion convention casually... Read more
Romania takes step toward marriage defense amendment
Romania’s lower house of parliament has overwhelmingly approved a proposed constitutional amendment to define marriage as a union between one... Read more
Can you be pro-life and anti-war? In Pittsburgh, apparently not.
On Tuesday, a “Consistent Life Ethic” group was booted from sponsorship of the Pittsburgh March Against War after Facebook complaints... Read more
Why this cardinal has high hopes for Pope Francis' Colombia visit
Pope Francis is headed to Colombia this summer, and one of the nation's leading bishops believes the visit will be... Read more
Pro-lifers slam Christian school for punishing pregnant teen
Students for Life of America had strong words for a Maryland Christian high school that banned a pregnant student from... Read more
Religious freedom cited in first US female genital mutilation case
A U.S. federal law prohibiting female genital mutilation will be challenged for the first time in a case in Detroit,... Read more
Catholic academics urge protection of undocumented students
In the wake of increased government crackdown on immigration, a letter was sent to the Department of Homeland Security voicing... Read more
Budget proposal draws concern for cuts to poverty programs
President Donald Trump’s budget requests, although applauded for their pro-life measures, were largely met with concern from Catholic aid groups,... Read more
ISIS ally in Philippines storms Catholic cathedral, takes hostages
Islamic State-allied militants in the Philippines have taken a Catholic priest and a group of church-goers hostage, threatening to kill... Read more
