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Walk for Life West Coast draws witness across generations
This past Saturday the tenth annual Walk for Life West Coast drew people from across the nation and of all... Read more
Scholars say abortion is a public, not private matter
Scholars from across a wide field of inquiry discussed the framing of abortion as a private matter, challenging that the... Read more
Cardinal: joy and compassion are at heart of pro-life movement
Catholics in the pro-life movement must “evangelize with beauty and with joy” as they seek to offer compassionate aid to... Read more
Truth of human dignity is burned on our hearts, archbishop says
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia said that despite 41 years of legalized abortion in the U.S., the understanding of... Read more
God became an unborn child, priest tells youth at pro-life Mass
Catholics stand up for their unborn brothers and sisters “because the Son of God became one of them,” a priest... Read more
Pro-life lawmakers hopeful after 41 years of legal abortion
On the 41st anniversary of legalized abortion throughout the U.S., pro-life lawmakers from both political parties voiced hope about the... Read more
March for Life is important witness of unity, advocate says
The annual March for Life plays a foundational role in the Church's work to promote human dignity at all stages... Read more
Rankings show pro-life 'momentum' in US state laws
Organizers of a recent report monitoring pro-life laws in states throughout the country said that the data shows a trend... Read more
US bishops launch 9 Days for Life novena, campaign
The U.S. bishops are inviting the faithful to participate in nine days of prayer, fasting and pilgrimage surrounding the 41st... Read more
March for Life broadens focus to engage cultural, political realms
As hundreds of thousands of pro-life Americans prepare for the annual March for Life, organizers of the event are already... Read more
Posthumous Paul Walker movie lauded for pro-life message
One of late actor Paul Walker’s final movies – a thriller set to debut next week – is drawing praise... Read more
Pope: Church's teaching on abortion is unchangeable
In his first apostolic exhortation, “The Joy of the Gospel,” Pope Francis explained that the Church can never change its... Read more
National pain-capable abortion ban introduced in Senate
Legislation that would prohibit abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy, at which point science indicates that unborn babies are able... Read more
Teach society to respect life, Archbishop Gomez tells teens
Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez encouraged a gathering of thousands of teens to deepen their respect for all human... Read more
Cardinal O'Malley calls Christians to open hearts to life
A year-long initiative from the U.S. bishops is calling the faithful to respond to the needs of the unborn, supporting... Read more
Chinese pro-life activist awarded human rights fellowships
Chinese pro-life activist Chen Guangcheng has announced a new three-year partnership with the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.,... Read more
Pope Francis asks doctors to spread the Gospel of Life
Speaking to a group of gynecologists and obstetricians at the Vatican, Pope Francis affirmed that all human life has dignity... Read more
Seminar at UN to push for pro-life, pro-family development efforts
A U.S. religious liberty group and a Mexican development organization are holding a seminar at the United Nations to advocate... Read more
Chilean lawmakers establish day for unborn children
By a vote of 59-27, the Chilean House of Representatives has approved a law establishing March 25 as the Day... Read more
Pope calls single mother, offers to baptize her child
Pope Francis made a personal phone call to a young Italian woman facing a difficult pregnancy, applauding her bravery in... Read more
