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Pope Francis.

What common ground could Trump and Pope Francis find?

May 22, 2017

By Elise Harris

When Pope Francis was asked last week about his upcoming meeting with U.S. president Donald Trump, he made headlines for... Read more

Pro-life advocates participate in Rome's annual March for Life on May 20, 2017.

Rome hosts annual March for Life

May 20, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Held this year on May 20, Rome’s seventh annual March for Life was a chance for pro-life advocates of any... Read more

Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, OH, July 18-21, 2016.

Trump administration expands pro-life Mexico City Policy

May 15, 2017

By Matt Hadro

The Trump administration on Monday announced that it would begin implementing an expanded Mexico City Policy, which pro-life leaders hailed... Read more

New pledge aims to amplify Catholic opposition to death penalty

May 14, 2017

A Catholic pledge against the death penalty cites Pope Francis’ stand as a motive to increase Catholic action against capital... Read more

Baby feet.

Sydney archbishop applauds rejection of abortion bill

May 13, 2017

Catholics in the Australian state of New South Wales applauded the rejection of bills in the upper house of the... Read more

Human Embryo, File Photo.

'Embryo jewelry' a sign we've taken the wrong path, IVF critic says

May 5, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

For one critic, a report that IVF-conceived embryos are being cremated and turned into jewelry for their mothers shows the... Read more

Mike Pence.

Science, compassion, adoption – why Mike Pence says 'life is winning' in America

May 4, 2017

By Matt Hadro

“Life is winning in America,” U.S. Vice President Mike Pence told attendees at a pro-life gala on Wednesday evening in... Read more

Charmaine Yoest.

Major pro-life advocate Charmaine Yoest appointed to key HHS role

Apr 28, 2017

On Friday, President Donald Trump announced his intention to appoint prominent pro-life legislative activist Charmaine Yoest as the new assistant... Read more

Death penalty.

Arkansas executions damage 'our whole society,' Catholic group says

Apr 28, 2017

By Matt Hadro

As Arkansas executed its fourth inmate in eight days, Catholics offered prayers for the prisoners, the victims, and their families,... Read more

Colorado state capitol building. By Joseph Sohm / shutterstock.

Fifty years ago, Colorado became the first state to legalize abortion

Apr 25, 2017

April 25 marks 50 years since Colorado became the first state in the U.S. to legalize abortion. In a statement... Read more

Catholics speak out against execution of two more Arkansas inmates

Apr 24, 2017

By Matt Hadro

As Arkansas prepares to conduct the first double execution in the U.S. since 2000, Catholics prayed for all involved in... Read more

Virginia bishops welcome commutation of prisoner's death sentence

Apr 22, 2017

The Catholic bishops of Virginia welcomed a decision by the governor to commute a prisoner’s death sentence on the grounds... Read more

Women's March.

Feminists and pro-lifers can join forces – and why they should

Apr 22, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

On a Monday evening in Washington, D.C., well over a hundred women – and a few men too – gathered... Read more

Archbishop Blase Cupich at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on Sept 2, 2015.

Cardinal Cupich praises governor's pledge to veto abortion funding

Apr 21, 2017

A promise from the governor of Illinois to veto an abortion funding bill drew the gratitude of Cardinal Blase Cupich... Read more

After court ruling, Tennessee to stop enforcing two pro-life laws

Apr 20, 2017

The state of Tennessee has agreed to stop enforcing two abortion restrictions which are similar to those in Texas that... Read more

Can midwives be pro-life? Apparently not in Sweden.

Apr 18, 2017

A Swedish midwife who refused to perform abortions has lost another court decision, but her supporters say the court neglected... Read more

Nebraska prays for pro-lifers injured in vehicle accident

Apr 14, 2017

The Diocese of Lincoln is praying for several pro-life witnesses who were struck, unintentionally, by a vehicle as they were... Read more

Dome of the Texas State Capitol.

With united voice, thousands of Catholics visit Texas capitol

Apr 10, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

Over 4,000 Catholics visited Texas’ capitol in Austin, including  bishops from the state's 15 dioceses, to meet with legislators and... Read more

Judge Neil Gorsuch testifies during his Supreme Court confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, March 21, 2017.

Pro-life, religious freedom leaders cheer confirmation of Neil Gorsuch

Apr 7, 2017

By Matt Hadro

Pro-life and religious freedom advocates cheered the Senate’s confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch on Friday to the U.S. Supreme Court,... Read more

Unborn baby at 20 weeks.

With 20-week abortion ban, Iowa set to join national trend

Apr 7, 2017

With stronger abortion restrictions advancing in the state legislature, Iowa is close to becoming the 20th state to bar abortion... Read more