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VP Pence and Pope Francis discuss US pro-life movement during Vatican meeting
As the March for Life got underway in Washington, DC, Pope Francis and Vice President Mike Pence met in the... Read more
Pope Francis: Every human has an irrepressible dignity
Pope Francis emphasized the importance of each person’s dignity Friday in his message for World Communications Day. Read more
Filipino bishops urge caution amid coronavirus report
Filipino Church leaders have urged parishioners to be extra cautious amidst a deadly outbreak of coronavirus, which has affected hundreds... Read more
Federal money to go to Texas women's health program without abortion providers
A Texas women’s health program that bars funding for health care providers that perform abortions has been approved for federal... Read more
Aiming for pastoral presence in Philadelphia, Perez says he learned from Chaput
The next Archbishop of Philadelphia said Thursday that he is glad for a homecoming to his native archdiocese, that he... Read more
St. Timothy's relics moved to Rome for Week of Christian Unity
The relics of St. Timothy are in Rome this week for veneration during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Read more
Cleveland's Bishop Nelson Perez to lead Philadelphia archdiocese
Bishop Nelson Perez of Cleveland was appointed Archbishop of Philadelphia Thursday, returning to the local Church of his priestly ordination. Read more
‘Follow me:’ How John Paul II and Benedict XVI led a Catholic back to the faith
How Angelo Ciappelloni found his faith at the funeral of John Paul II. Read more
Minnesota abuse survivors to speak at 'restorative justice' conference
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis is set to open a conference for survivors of clerical sexual abuse on... Read more
Survey finds significant 'pro-choice' support for abortion regulations
Americans favor returning abortion restrictions to the states, favor a ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, and are... Read more
US bishops speak up on school choice as Supreme Court hears case
States should not deny tax credit programs to families who choose religious private schools, said members of the U.S. Conference... Read more
On 'Roe' anniversary, bishops announce parish initiative to help pregnant women
While lamenting the anniversaries of the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decisions that mandate legal abortion nationwide, the U.S. bishops announced... Read more
Revision of Criminal Code could legalize abortion throughout Mexico
Pro-life advocates in Mexico are speaking out against a leaked draft copy of Mexico’s revised National Criminal Code, which would... Read more
Pope Francis: Christians can unite in welcoming migrants, each other
Welcoming other Christians and showing hospitality to strangers, especially migrants, is an opportunity for unity and for sharing Christ’s love,... Read more
Mexican bishop: Migrant caravan should be ‘treated like brothers’
The bishop of the southern Mexican border town of Tapachula is calling for members of an incoming migrant caravan to... Read more
Trump administration considers travel bans on up to seven more countries
More travel bans and restrictions could be coming from the Trump administration, with up to seven countries targeted. Read more
Don’t call a pro-life midwife, UK university said
An undergraduate student in a midwife program was barred from placement in a hospital, reportedly due to her pro-life beliefs.... Read more
Trump declares Jan. 22 'National Sanctity of Human Life Day'
President Donald Trump declared Jan. 22 to be National Sanctity of Human Life Day, in a proclamation signed Monday. Read more
Legionaries of Christ to discuss handling of abuse at Rome meeting
The Legionaries of Christ on Jan. 20 opened its 2020 Ordinary General Chapter in Rome, which convenes every six years... Read more
Ruling against Trump executive order helps people flee danger, bishops say
A federal judge’s ruling has halted President Donald Trump’s executive order that allows states and localities to refuse permission for... Read more
