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Archbishop Naumann emphasizes preeminence of right to life
The “preeminence” of the right to life is the teaching of the Church, the U.S. bishops’ pro-life chair stated ahead... Read more
His own father murdered, Catholic archbishop speaks against death penalty
The Archbishop of Kansas City is calling for an end to the death penalty. Read more
US Catholic bishops: Louisiana abortion ruling 'a cruel precedent'
Monday’s Supreme Court decision overturning a Louisiana law holding abortion clinics to the same standards as other surgical centers ‘continues... Read more
‘This is the moment to advocate’ for pro-life vaccines, says Archbishop Naumann
Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities, said in an interview... Read more
Kansas limits Easter church services to 10 people or less
The state of Kansas is limiting religious services to no more than ten people for Easter as part of measures... Read more
Senate fails to pass two pro-life bills on same day
The Senate on Tuesday failed to pass two pro-life bills to protect unborn babies who can feel pain, and babies... Read more
At Mass for Life, 10,000 pilgrims pack National Shrine
An estimated 10,000 pilgrims traveled from both near and far to attend Mass at the National Prayer Vigil for Life... Read more
Trump asked to oppose funding amendment undermining Mexico City Policy
A group of pro-life leaders, including the US bishops’ pro-life chair, wrote Thursday to President Donald Trump urging him to... Read more
Archbishop Naumann: Know the pregnancy resources available in your community
Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas announced Monday at the US Conference of Catholic Bishops’ fall meeting an... Read more
Congress must end grisly treatment of aborted babies’ remains, US bishops say
The disrespectful treatment of aborted babies’ human remains by abortion doctors, demands federal action, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops... Read more
Don’t subsidize the taking of innocent life, archbishop says of attempts to repeal Hyde Amendment
Abolishing the Hyde Amendment, a proposal made recently by both Congressmen and presidential candidates, would unravel over 40 years of... Read more
Abortion survivor testifies before Senate committee as bishops back bill
Melissa Ohden testified before the committee Tuesday during hearings on the Pain-Capable Child Protection Act, telling senators that “abortion doesn't... Read more
Naumann praises federal rule that will strip $60m from Planned Parenthood
The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ conference pro-life committee praised Wednesday a new federal rule that will prohibit abortion clinics... Read more
At pro-life Mass, Naumann calls for mercy
The pro-life movement must be one of mercy, said Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City Thursday night, at the opening... Read more
Indulgence available for participants in National Prayer Vigil for Life
The Holy See has granted that a plenary indulgence may be obtained by those who participate in the National Prayer... Read more
Incoming pro-life chair to keynote National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
The keynote speaker at the 2018 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast will be Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City, incoming chairman... Read more
Archbishop Naumann elected US bishops' pro-life committee chair
In a move seen as an endorsement of St. John Paul II's “culture of life” approach, the U.S. bishops on... Read more
Kansas City archdiocese breaks ties with Girl Scouts
The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas announced this week a halt to their involvement with Girl Scouts USA, and... Read more
