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Coach Rick Majerus and Archbishop Raymond Burke

Archbishop knocks St. Louis U coach for supporting abortion, embryonic research

Jan 24, 2008

Archbishop Raymond Burke has criticized a Catholic basketball coach at the Catholic University of St. Louis (SLU) for declaring himself... Read more

Bruce Dickson a contestant on American Idol

Anti-virgin bias amongst American Idol judges

Jan 24, 2008

A 19-year-old contestant for the “American Idol” singing competition faced scrutiny from judges and celebrity commentators after revealing he is... Read more

Sen. John McCain

McCain courts Catholic vote in Florida, no shift on embryonic stem cell research

Jan 23, 2008

John McCain has set his sights on Florida as the state’s primary draws closer. In a conversation with Catholics in... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Denver

Denver archbishop warns legislation endangers Catholic Charities

Jan 23, 2008

A proposed Colorado law restricting religious exemptions from anti-discrimination laws could threaten the Catholic character of charitable organizations that receive... Read more

Young pro-lifers energize movement

Jan 23, 2008

A new generation of pro-life activists reflects growing disapproval of abortion, the Los Angeles Times reports. Read more

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Abortion pill usage rises despite abortion rate drop

Jan 23, 2008

Though recent reports indicate a drop in the abortion rate, the use of the abortion pill RU-486 is on the... Read more

Abortion lobby plans expensive election campaigns for 2008

Jan 22, 2008

The pro-abortion-rights organization and reproductive health provider Planned Parenthood is planning a major effort to elect abortion supporters to Congress... Read more

Annual March for Life draws tens of thousands to defend the unborn

Jan 22, 2008

Today tens of thousands of people committed to supporting the sanctity of human life rallied on the National Mall in... Read more

President George W. Bush

President Bush addresses 2008 March for Life

Jan 22, 2008

Speaking from the East Room of the White House, President George W. Bush addressed pro-life protestors at the Washington March... Read more

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Sen. Barack Obama

Rep. Chris Smith addresses March for Life, disparages Obama’s “empathy deficit”

Jan 22, 2008

“Today, 35 years after the infamous Supreme Court decisions legalizing abortion on demand throughout pregnancy, we mourn the estimated 50... Read more

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Pro-Life Wisconsin marks somber anniversary of Roe v. Wade

Jan 22, 2008

On the 35th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Pro-Life Wisconsin is marking the day in many ways: through affiliate events,... Read more

Influential Catholic leaders: Civility in politics not as important as justice for unborn

Jan 22, 2008

"Rather than giving pro-abortion Catholic politicians a pass, we should vote them out of office and encourage them to repent,”... Read more

Bishop Frank Dewane

Local bishop skips Ave Maria University dedication amid complications

Jan 22, 2008

Ave Maria University’s dedication of its new oratory has been delayed as Ave Maria organizers continue to seek Bishop of... Read more

Professors’ abortion debate attracts hundreds at University of Colorado

Jan 22, 2008

A Catholic-sponsored debate about the ethics of abortion packed hundreds into an auditorium on the University of Colorado campus in... Read more

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"40 Days for Life" initiative launches second wave after 340 children saved by earlier effort

Jan 21, 2008

A pro-life group has launched a forty-day initiative coinciding with Lent to fast, pray, and reach out to the community... Read more

Sen. John McCain

Notre Dame law prof endorses McCain as “best pro-life choice” for president

Jan 21, 2008

Dr. Gerard V. Bradley, a prominent law professor at Notre Dame University, has endorsed Arizona Republican Senator John McCain for... Read more

Some of the 25,000 marchers at the Walk for Life in San Francisco

25,000 attend West Coast Walk for Life, event continues to grow

Jan 20, 2008

After hearing two speeches from the niece of Martin Luther King, Jr., and a woman who survived an abortion, an... Read more

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Vatican again condemns human cloning after reported cloning success

Jan 20, 2008

Following news that corporate researchers had successfully cloned human embryos using the corporation founder’s own cells, the Vatican on Friday... Read more

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Christendom announces 10th annual high school summer program

Jan 20, 2008

Christendom College’s annual summer program for rising high school seniors will be held on its Front Royal, Virginia, campus in... Read more

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President Bush proclaims National Sanctity of Human Life Day

Jan 20, 2008

On National Sanctity of Human Life Day, we recognize that each life has inherent dignity and matchless value, and we... Read more