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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

CNA

Venezuelan Church to start year-long campaign against abortion

May 20, 2013

A Venezuelan bishop said his country's 13th annual pro-life campaign will extend for the whole year, aiming to defend life... Read more

CNA

Spanish bishop exhorts faithful to speak out against abortion

May 17, 2013

Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of Cordoba, Spain, is calling on the faithful not to remain silent about the genocide of abortion... Read more

Pope Francis rides through St. Peter's Square at the April 3, 2013 general audience.

Popemobile trip surprises March for Life participants

May 13, 2013

Pro-lifers who had just finished the third annual Italian March for Life on Sunday were surprised to see Pope Francis... Read more

Participants in the 2013 March for Life Italy prepare to begin their march at the Coliseum on May 12, 2013.

Italian pro-lifers hope Rome march has global reach

May 13, 2013

The main organizer of Italy’s March for Life hopes that its location in Rome means it has global influence by... Read more

Pope Francis greets the faithful at the May 8 General Audience (

Stay focused on human life, Pope tells pro-life marchers

May 12, 2013

Pope Francis greeted the thousands of people who had gathered this morning in Rome to protest against abortion, praising efforts... Read more

CNA

Costa Rica campaign highlights dignity of babies with birth defects

May 7, 2013

A pro-life association in Costa Rica has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the plight of babies with anencephaly,... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez speaks during a Youth Rosary Rally at Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary High School in Montebello, CA.

Rosary recalls life, love of Mary, says Archbishop Gomez

May 2, 2013

At a youth rosary rally recognizing May as the month dedicated to Mary, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles... Read more

Pope Francis greets the faithful from the loggia of St. John Lateran Basilica on April 7, 2013.

Poverty linked to respect for life in Pope's book

Apr 29, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

In his newly translated book, Pope Francis proposes a Christ-centered understanding of human dignity that yields a comprehensive respect for... Read more

CNA

Mexican bishops urge Supreme Court to defend life

Apr 25, 2013

The bishops of Mexico have called on the Supreme Court to resist pressure from abortion supporters seeking to overturn 18... Read more

CNA

Tens of thousands turn out for Peruvian pro-life march

Apr 11, 2013

Nearly 30,000 people took part in a demonstration in the northern Peruvian city of Piura on April 6 to voice... Read more

Image of the unborn baby, Brady Surovik. Courtesy of The Brady Project.

Proposed Colo. amendment to protect unborn crime victims

Apr 6, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones

A Colorado woman whose nine-month-old unborn baby boy was killed by a drunk driver says a proposed state constitutional amendment... Read more

CNA

Ecuador archdiocese to host prayer day for life and family

Apr 5, 2013

The Family Ministry Office of the Archdiocese of Quito has invited Catholics to take part in a day of prayer... Read more

Pro-life club appeals after being denied campus recognition

Apr 3, 2013

A pro-life student group at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md., is appealing a denial of official recognition, saying that... Read more

CNA

100,000 march for life in Peru

Mar 27, 2013

More than 100,000 Peruvians bore the heat on March 23 to take part in the Great March for Life 2013,... Read more

Tim Harris. Courtesy of Tim's Place.

Young entrepreneur's life defined by dreams, not disability

Mar 22, 2013

Despite only being 27 years old, Tim Harris already has a lengthy resume. The New Mexico native has won more... Read more

Maryland Catholics call death penalty repeal a pro-life win

Mar 21, 2013

Catholics in Maryland are welcoming the repeal of the death penalty in the state as a step towards a culture... Read more

An unmanned aerial vehicle, or drone. USAF photo by Lance Cheung.

Catholics see moral complications in drone usage

Mar 12, 2013

Amid continued debate over the use of drone strikes, Catholic thinkers warned that the U.S. drone program – particularly when... Read more