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Cardinal Elio Sgreccia, president emeritus of the Pontifical Academy for Life, prays at the Vigil for Life at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, March 24, 2015.

Cardinal Elio Sgreccia, eminent Italian bioethicist, dies at 90

Jun 5, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Cardinal Elio Sgreccia, a bioethicist and president eremitus of the Pontifical Academy for Life, died in his home in Rome... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square June 17, 2015.

Pope tells Life academy to defend human dignity with courage

Jan 15, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Dialogue with society for the protection of human dignity and the common good, which are under threat, Pope Francis said... Read more

Pope Francis with the General Assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life in Vatican City on June 25, 2018.

Pope Francis: Human ecology begins with accepting the body

Jun 25, 2018

A healthy human ecology begins with a respectful and holistic view of the body as God created it, Pope Francis... Read more

Philosophy professor launches international pro-life academy

Nov 2, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

A former member of the Pontifical Academy for Life has launched an independent organization he claims will work to “unfold... Read more

A view of St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican City flag from the roof of a nearby building.

Vatican conference tackles new technology and medicine

Oct 2, 2017

By Elise Harris

Technology will be at the heart of an upcoming Vatican conference on accompanying human life in the digital era, particularly... Read more

Pope Francis walking out of the Paul VI Hall during the Synod on the Family, Oct. 9, 2015.

Updated: Pope Francis creates Vatican office combining laity, family, life issues

Oct 22, 2015

Pope Francis announced Thursday to the Synod on the Family that he has chosen to establish a new office in... Read more

Dr. John Haas.

De-humanization the most pressing issue of today, expert says

Oct 3, 2013

By Elise Harris

A gathering of researchers and scientists convened in Rome to discuss some of the greatest threats to humanity, identifying the... Read more

Monsignor Jacques Suaudeau speaks with CNA during a July 12 2013 interview at the Academy for Life.

Irish law will lead to abortion increase, Vatican expert predicts

Jul 12, 2013

A scientist from the Pontifical Academy for Life says Ireland’s new abortion law will result in an increased number of... 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