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Copyright European Union 2013. European Parliament (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0).

Pro-life petition could spark European legislation, debate

Aug 20, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

A citizen-led initiative in Europe is nearing the one million signatures needed to prompt a discussion on human life and... Read more

Fr. Paulo and Fr. Felipe Lizama are twin brothers and Catholic priests in Chile. Photo courtesy of Fr. Lizama.

Saved from abortion, Chilean twin brothers are now priests

Aug 16, 2013

Two twin brothers in Chile say that their mother’s determination in protecting them from abortion despite the advice of doctors... Read more

(L to R) Dee Becker, Nellie Gray, Georgette Forney and Janet Morana.

March for Life founder still influencing movement after death

Aug 13, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

A year after her death, Nellie Gray – called the “Joan of Arc of the pro-life movement” – is still... Read more

CNA

Human life should be protected as gift from God, Pope says

Aug 13, 2013

Human life – including the lives of unborn children – must be defended as a gift from God, underscored Pope... Read more

Lila Rose of Live Action speaks during the March on the Media.

'March on the Media' criticizes abortion bias in reporting

Aug 12, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

Pro-life leaders from around the country are calling on major media outlets to do a better job of informing society... Read more

CNA

Winning pro-life contest photos will be shown to Pope

Aug 5, 2013

The winning photos of the contest “Life…in HD,” which is being organized by the Pontifical Council for the Family, will... Read more

North Carolina pro-life law praised as positive step

Aug 1, 2013

Pro-life advocates are praising North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory for signing into law a multi-part pro-life bill that rasies abortion... Read more

The Said di Lavor Family made the trip from Brasilia to Rio de Janeiro for the 2013 World Youth Day. Estefania Aguirre/CNA.

Brazilian family uses WYD as pro-life opportunity

Jul 26, 2013

The Said di Lavor family did not leave their commitment to protecting unborn children at home when they made the... Read more

Heroic Media's pro life ad.

Major news outlets' rejection of pro-life ad 'not surprising'

Jul 12, 2013

By Mary Farrow

Pro-life group Heroic Media is disappointed after several national newspapers refused to run, and labeled “too controversial,” an ad featuring... Read more

Thomas Brejcha, chief counsel, Thomas More Society.

Court decision ends Illinois 'haven' for underage abortions

Jul 11, 2013

A unanimous ruling from the Illinois Supreme Court means that a 1995 law requiring parental notification for a minor seeking... Read more

Raquel Kato and her daughter, AveMarie Rose.

After crisis pregnancy, young mom finds fulfillment

Jun 30, 2013

A 22-year-old single mom who chose life during an unplanned pregnancy says that she has found “purpose and love” in... Read more

\Cardinal Seán O'Malley at the Ecclesia in America Conference Dec 12, 2012.

Cardinal pushes for law to protect pain-capable unborn

Jun 17, 2013

The U.S. bishops’ point man on pro-life issues is calling on federal legislators to support a bill that would ban... Read more

Patrick from the Corsica, France chapter of Harley-Davidson poses in front of St. Peter's Basilica on June 16, 2013. Lauren Cater/CNA.

Pope's friendliness impresses Harley-Davidson crowd

Jun 16, 2013

Harley-Davidson owners flocked to St. Peter’s Square today for a chance to greet Pope Francis, and they came away struck... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass for the Evangelium vitae weekend on June 16, 2013 in St. Peter's Square.

Pope: Selfish living leads to slavery, death

Jun 16, 2013

As he met with thousands of pro-life advocates from around the globe, Pope Francis stressed that the Gospel is the... Read more

Cardinal Raymond L. Burke delivers the English language keynote address on June 15 2013 for the Evangelium Vitae weekend in Rome.

Defending life in politics part of New Evangelization, Cardinal Burke states

Jun 15, 2013

Participating in the political process in favor of human life is a part of the New Evangelization, Cardinal Raymond L.... Read more

Mother And Baby by Anna Langova (CC0 1.0).

Church-turned-abortion clinic now a pro-life haven

Jun 13, 2013

By Hannah Brockhaus

An encounter with a pro-life center that had previously served as both a house of worship and an abortion clinic... Read more

Cardinal Raymond L. Burke appears in a Feb. 2012 file photo.

Cardinal Burke backs pro-life legislative efforts

Jun 12, 2013

Just three days before a Vatican pro-life summit, Cardinal Raymond L. Burke urged people to actively resist efforts to pass... Read more

Father Scott Borgman poses for a photo during a June 7, 2013 interview with CNA in Rome.

Pontifical Academy starts 'Friends for Life'

Jun 10, 2013

The Pontifical Academy for Life has started a group called “Friends for Life” to expand its network around the world.  Read more

CNA

Bishop co-authors booklet on blessing of unborn children

Jun 7, 2013

A new booklet on the vocation of Christian parenthood and its relationship to the parish and broader society is now... Read more

Leigh Anne Tuohy hosts the new show Family Addition.

'Blindside' mom launching show to help adoptive families

Jun 2, 2013

The mother whose story inspired the hit movie “The Blindside” has taken on a new television series to assist families... Read more