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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

Survey: Americans overwhelmingly favor limits on abortion

Jan 18, 2018

Most Americans, including those who identify as “pro-choice,” support limiting abortion to the first trimester of pregnancy, at most, a... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Iquique, Chile Jan. 18, 2018.

Pope Francis in Chile: Don’t water down the joy of faith

Jan 18, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

At Mass in Iquique Thursday morning, Pope Francis drew attention to the care Mary shows at the Wedding at Cana,... Read more

Pope Francis marries flight attendants Paula Podest and Carlos Ciuffardi during his flight from Santiago to Iquique Jan. 18, 2018.

Love is in the air: Pope marries couple mid-flight during Chile visit

Jan 18, 2018

By Elise Harris

In his five years in office, Pope Francis has gained a reputation for embracing spontaneity. Today, he did it again... Read more

Pro-life Canadians concerned by Trudeau's abortion ideology litmus test

Jan 18, 2018

By Mary Farrow

A litmus test on abortion and recent comments from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have been slammed by Catholic and... Read more

Nicolas Maduro, President of Venezuela.

Venezuelan bishops accused of “hate crimes”

Jan 18, 2018

The President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, called for an investigation of two bishops accused of committing “hate crimes” in homilies... Read more

Child refugees in Iraq.

Knights of Columbus praise increased US aid for persecuted Iraqis

Jan 17, 2018

The federal government has pledged $55 million in aid for religious and ethnic groups that have faced ISIS persecution in... Read more

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Why do some young people leave the Church? A new study investigates

Jan 17, 2018

By Courtney Mares

A national two-year study released this week offers a look at why young people are leaving the Church as early... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to young people in Chile, January 17, 2018.

Faith is an adventure, Pope Francis tells Chilean youth

Jan 17, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

In a meeting with youth during his second full day in Chile, Pope Francis said that faith is a grand... Read more