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Could this bill put an end to Down syndrome abortions in Ohio?
An Ohio bill hopes to stop abortions undertaken solely because an unborn child has Down syndrome. Read more
Religious freedom advocate: Female genital mutilation is unjustifiable
While lawyers defending the practice of female genital mutilation claim that it is protected by religious freedom rights, one leading... Read more
Bishops across US condemn racism after white supremacist rally in Charlottesville
With deadly violence following a rally of white supremacists this past weekend in Charlottesville, Va., bishops throughout the nation denounced... Read more
'Texting suicide' case could impact assisted suicide legislation
A case about whether a troubled teenager convinced her depressed boyfriend to commit suicide through her words and text messages... Read more
'Embryo jewelry' a sign we've taken the wrong path, IVF critic says
For one critic, a report that IVF-conceived embryos are being cremated and turned into jewelry for their mothers shows the... Read more
These friends with Down syndrome are thriving in the Argentina pizza market
Mateo studied baking and Leandro pastry making. Franco and Mauricio wanted to be waiters. These overlapping interests led the four... Read more
Can we delete death? Transhumanism's lofty goal meets a Catholic response
It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie – being able to “upload” our minds to computers to live... Read more
Conditions lamented as seven Argentine inmates die in fire
The deaths of seven inmates in a fire at a police station in Pergamino, Argentina has brought renewed criticisms of... Read more
DIY execution? Arizona’s 'bizarre' new death penalty policy
It’s an odd time for death in the United States. Read more
Vatican meeting calls organ trafficking a crime against humanity
After a conference on organ trafficking at the Vatican Feb. 7-8, participants signed a statement agreeing to unite in fighting... Read more
Catholic leaders: Refugee ban actually harms national security
Rather than protecting U.S. interests, recent executive orders restricting immigrants and refugees could actually pose a threat to national security,... Read more
The story of a father who runs marathons with his disabled son
Most fathers like to share their hobbies with their sons. But for José Manuel this proved a challenge – given... Read more
In new musical, disability rights activist tackles assisted suicide
Physician-assisted suicide has been a subject of controversy for several years, but Liz Carr is taking the issue somewhere it... Read more
Cardinal Dolan calls for new energy in fight against assisted suicide
As the push for physician-assisted suicide continues throughout the country, Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York is asking the faithful... Read more
Priest slammed for using dead baby as 'political prop'
Fr. Frank Pavone, head of the controversial pro-life group Priest for Life, came under fire Monday for a video of... Read more
March for life in Berlin draws thousands
More than 7,500 people took part in the annual March for Life in Berlin on Saturday, under the motto: “No... Read more
Pope Francis: Humans are different from the rest of creation
Created in the image of God, human beings have a dignity they are in danger of degrading when they place... Read more
Cardinal Turkson: The human person is central to care for creation
As the Catholic and Orthodox worlds unite to celebrate a day of prayer for the care of creation, the Vatican’s... Read more
Poverty, environment, economy – it's all about the human person, Holy See tells UN
Global efforts to fight poverty, protect the environment and make decisions about the economy must all be connected by the... Read more
For Boko Haram victims – and their babies – Catholics pledge full support
Many escapees of the terrorist group Boko Haram include women and girls who are pregnant as a result of rape,... Read more
