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Virginia Democrats block three bills restricting abortion
A Democrat-controlled Virginia Senate committee voted down three bills that would have put more restrictions on abortion in the commonwealth. Read more
Japanese government to investigate forced sterilization of intellectually disabled people
At least eight couples have reportedly undergone sterilization at the behest of Asunaro Social Welfare Service Corp. Read more
Woman arrested at Fargo cathedral for smashing ‘Christ in Death’ statue
Church surveillance footage reportedly shows the half-dressed suspect, Brittany Marie Reynolds, damaging the statue in St. Mary's Cathedral in Fargo. Read more
Religious Freedom Institute honors Tom Farr, champion of those persecuted for their faith
The Religious Freedom Institute announced the retirement as president of Tom Farr and the appointment of his successor Eric Patterson... Read more
Here’s what American Catholics in the pews have done to help relief efforts in Ukraine
“When the first bombs struck Ukraine nearly a year ago, aid was already coming in from Catholics in the United... Read more
Prosecution rests case in Mark Houck trial, defense motions to dismiss the case
In the trial of Mark Houck, charged with violating Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, defense lawyers argued that... Read more
Christian baker loses appeal over transgender birthday cake case
Jack Phillips now faces a civil lawsuit for declining to make a cake celebrating a purported gender transition of a... Read more
Minnesota bishops decry bill that would make abortion a right
The Catholic bishops of Minnesota urged lawmakers to vote down a bill that would codify the right to abortion, proposing... Read more
Pro-life college students to protest ‘life-ending’ abortion drugs at Walgreens, CVS
“Our purpose of having these protests is so that we can let ‘Big Pharma’ companies know that it’s absolutely unacceptable... Read more
Retired bishop calls on fellow bishops, pro-lifers to stay focused on culture of life
An emeritus Texas bishop is calling on his fellow bishops and all pro-lifers people to focus on creating a culture... Read more
Two Florida residents indicted for vandalizing pro-life pregnancy centers
The indictments represent the first suspects known to have been arrested in attacks on pro-life pregnancy centers since a rash... Read more
Pro-life leader and Catholic father of 7 Mark Houck goes to trial: an emotional first day
The allegations relate to an incident that occurred at a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in Philadelphia on Oct. 13, 2021. Read more
Alabama governor adds another layer of protection to religious freedom
“As governor, I will always protect the rights of Alabamians and ensure they are free to exercise their beliefs as... Read more
Ukrainian interfaith group’s efforts a ‘concrete testimony of peace,’ Pope Francis says
Pope Francis expressed his support for the group of leaders representing different churches and religious organizations in Ukraine. Read more
Priest found guilty of blocking entrance to abortion clinic, faces prison time
“The defendant attempted to prevent women from accessing their legal right to vital reproductive and pregnancy services,” United States Attorney... Read more
Trial of Mark Houck, pro-life advocate, begins with night of prayer
A crowd of about 50 supporters gathered in front of the federal courthouse in Philadelphia on Tuesday, one day before... Read more
‘Never take human life for granted,’ Archbishop Cordileone says after second mass shooting
In the wake of yet another mass shooting in California, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone released a statement Monday reminding people of... Read more
Seattle archdiocese says parishes must merge due to decline in number of Catholics
“With all of the changes that we’re facing today — globally, culturally and within the Church — it’s very clear... Read more
Pelosi reportedly arranged an ‘exorcism’ of her home. Can any Catholic priest do this?
After someone broke into her house and violently attacked her husband, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sought the services of a... Read more
Watch the March for Life in a 30-second video
Watch the entire march in the same time it takes to say two Our Fathers. Read more
