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Arkansas State Capitol.

Arkansas passes nation's broadest abortion restrictions

Mar 8, 2013

Arkansas legislators have overridden a veto by the governor in order to prohibit most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy,... Read more

Abby Johnson, CNA.

Care for women vital to pro-life cause, advocate stresses

Feb 19, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones

Former Planned Parenthood abortion clinic manager Abby Johnson praised care centers for pregnant women as essential to the pro-life movement... Read more

Jeanette Meyer.

Post-abortive woman finds healing, offers hope for unplanned pregnancies

Feb 10, 2013

The year was 1969,  three years before abortion became legal in America.  Read more

President Obama nominates Sen. John Kerry to serve as Secretary of State in the Roosevelt Room on Dec. 21, 2012. Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy.

Pro-lifers urge new Secretary of State to support human rights

Jan 31, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

As Senator John Kerry is confirmed as Secretary of State for Obama's second administration, pro-life groups have encouraged the official... Read more

Helen Alvare at the National Press Club Jan. 24, 2013.

Law professor says pro-life views must lead to cultural action

Jan 29, 2013

Americans who wish to be truly pro-life must be willing to examine the philosophical and cultural implications of these views,... Read more

Pro-Life supporters walk through San Francisco during the West Coast March for Life, Jan. 26, 2013.

San Francisco pro-life rally draws 50,000, papal praise

Jan 28, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones

An estimated 50,000 pro-life advocates rallied and marched against abortion in San Francisco for the Walk for Life West Coast... Read more

Young people participate in Washington, D.C.'s March for Life in Jan., 2012.

Strong college presence expected at March for Life

Jan 24, 2013

By Michelle La Rosa

Catholic colleges and universities will be well-represented at this year’s March for Life, according to announcements by pro-life campus groups... Read more

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Vatican council supports US bishops in pro-life stance

Jan 24, 2013

The president of the Pontifical Council for the Family has written to several U.S. bishops to express his support for... Read more

Bishop Ignacio Carrasco de Paula of the Pontifical Academy for Life.

Vatican official says US pro-life marches have global impact

Jan 24, 2013

A top Vatican official on life issues called the protests sweeping across the U.S. this week against abortion a historic... Read more

Mark Skender of Divine Mercy Supportive Care, Inc. speaks to the Colorado Catholic Medical Assoc. on Jan. 16, 2013.

Catholics call end-of-life care central to pro-life mission

Jan 24, 2013

Catholic healthcare providers and legal professionals in the Denver region convened to share the importance of end-of-life care as a... Read more

Pro-life supporters participate in the West Coast Walk for Life 2012 in San Francisco, Jan. 21, 2012.

After 40 years of abortion, bishops voice sorrow, hope

Jan 22, 2013

By Michelle La Rosa

Church leaders across the U.S. expressed both grief and renewed determination on the 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision... Read more

Lila Rose speaks at The Catholic Information Center Jan. 17, 2012.

Lila Rose highlights role of faith in fighting abortion

Jan 19, 2013

Prayer, trust and a willingness to be used by God are among the most important tools in working to defend... Read more

Bishops announce prayer, pilgrimage campaign for life

Jan 15, 2013

By Michelle La Rosa

The U.S. bishops are inviting the faithful to participate in “Nine Days of Prayer, Penance and Pilgrimage” surrounding the 40th... Read more

Heroic Media ad for ImPregnant.org.

Pro-adoption ad campaign reaches women nationwide

Jan 9, 2013

A national ad campaign that promotes adoption as an alternative to abortion has reached hundreds of women and has helped... Read more

Vigil for Life on Dec. 4, 2012 calling on Irish Leader Enda Kenny to Keep his Pro-life Promise.

Irish pro-lifers: abortion legislation will have election consequences

Dec 19, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

Pro-life leaders in Ireland have warned that the Fine Gael-run government’s introduction of legislation to legalize abortion will have consequences... Read more

Pro-life supporters participate in the West Coast Walk for Life 2012 in San Francisco, Jan. 21, 2012.

San Francisco officials accused of discouraging pro-life rally

Dec 14, 2012

A move by San Francisco's city officials to support a celebration of the 40th anniversary of legalized abortion in the... Read more

The March 2012 Stand up for Religious Freedom rally in Philadelphia, Pa. with Independence Hall in the background.

Bishops building movement for life, marriage and religious freedom

Dec 7, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

The U.S. bishops have announced a five-part pastoral strategy that is aimed at creating a movement dedicated to penance and... Read more

More than 10,000 people assembled at Dáil Éireann Dec. 4, 2012, to stand up for life and to tell Fine Gael and Enda Kenny to keep their pro-life promise.

Irish pro-lifers hold vigil against abortion legislation

Dec 6, 2012

Thousands of Irish pro-life demonstrators packed the street outside of the Dáil Eireann in Dublin for a Vigil for Life... Read more

Author Ashli McCall. File Photo-CNA.

Duchess of Cambridge's illness could save lives, author says

Dec 5, 2012

The Duchess of Cambridge’s stay in the hospital for severe morning sickness could help other women avoid aborting their children,... Read more

Pro-life activist Lila Rose appears in Rome on Dec. 4, 2012.

Lila Rose spreading her US pro-life work to Europe

Dec 4, 2012

A young pro-life American activist is expanding her work overseas after speaking at her first international conference in France.  Read more