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Archbishop Blase Cupich at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on Sept 2, 2015.

Cardinal Cupich praises governor's pledge to veto abortion funding

Apr 21, 2017

A promise from the governor of Illinois to veto an abortion funding bill drew the gratitude of Cardinal Blase Cupich... Read more

After court ruling, Tennessee to stop enforcing two pro-life laws

Apr 20, 2017

The state of Tennessee has agreed to stop enforcing two abortion restrictions which are similar to those in Texas that... Read more

Can midwives be pro-life? Apparently not in Sweden.

Apr 18, 2017

A Swedish midwife who refused to perform abortions has lost another court decision, but her supporters say the court neglected... Read more

Nebraska prays for pro-lifers injured in vehicle accident

Apr 14, 2017

The Diocese of Lincoln is praying for several pro-life witnesses who were struck, unintentionally, by a vehicle as they were... Read more

Dome of the Texas State Capitol.

With united voice, thousands of Catholics visit Texas capitol

Apr 10, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

Over 4,000 Catholics visited Texas’ capitol in Austin, including  bishops from the state's 15 dioceses, to meet with legislators and... Read more

Judge Neil Gorsuch testifies during his Supreme Court confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, March 21, 2017.

Pro-life, religious freedom leaders cheer confirmation of Neil Gorsuch

Apr 7, 2017

By Matt Hadro

Pro-life and religious freedom advocates cheered the Senate’s confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch on Friday to the U.S. Supreme Court,... Read more

Unborn baby at 20 weeks.

With 20-week abortion ban, Iowa set to join national trend

Apr 7, 2017

With stronger abortion restrictions advancing in the state legislature, Iowa is close to becoming the 20th state to bar abortion... Read more

Dawn at the U.S. Capitol Building.

Why this pro-life congressman opposed the failed health care bill

Apr 1, 2017

By Matt Hadro

When last week’s health care bill failed, it wasn’t just Democrats who fought it.  Read more

Republican vice presidential candidate, Indiana governor Mike Pence.

Pence casts tiebreaking vote as Senate advances pro-life measure

Mar 30, 2017

By Matt Hadro

Vice President Mike Pence cast the deciding vote in the Senate Thursday to advance a measure allowing states to once... Read more

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Peru's March for Life transforms into aid for flood victims

Mar 28, 2017

The March for Life in Lima, Peru on Saturday was transformed into a Solidarity March, with volunteers gathering several tons... Read more

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Americans agree: Moms and dads should have paid parental leave

Mar 24, 2017

A new report by the Pew Research Center has found that the overwhelming majority of Americans support paid family and... Read more

Judge Neil Gorsuch delivers brief remarks after being nominated by U.S. President Donald Trump to the Supreme Court, Jan. 31, 2017.

Judge Gorsuch nomination backed by dozens of pro-life groups

Mar 21, 2017

Judge Neil Gorsuch deserves “swift confirmation” to the U.S. Supreme Court, leaders of pro-life and pro-family groups have said.  Read more

Among horror stories from Syria, a woman's unborn baby was cut in half

Mar 15, 2017

By Matt Hadro

As the Syrian Civil War begins its seventh year, Syrian doctors told members of Congress of the “unspeakable horrors” they... Read more

Arizona State University to hold first Pregnant on Campus Week

Mar 9, 2017

The Students for Life Group at Arizona State University is planning the nation’s first Pregnant on Campus Week to offer... Read more

Death penalty.

The death penalty doesn't solve problems, archbishop tells UN

Mar 7, 2017

The Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations reiterated the Vatican’s defense of all human life in... Read more

Donald Trump.

After Trump’s address to Congress, pro-lifers stress protections in health care

Mar 1, 2017

By Matt Hadro

After President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, pro-life leaders wished he had spoken more to... Read more

This doctor is 92 years-old – and she's delivered over 7,000 babies

Feb 24, 2017

Obstetrician Maria Pollacci holds a very special record.  Read more

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Archbishop: Care for creation and human life aren’t opposed – they go together

Feb 22, 2017

Both Pope Francis and St. Francis of Assisi provide the right perspective on caring for creation in a way that... Read more

House votes to allow states to deny funding to Planned Parenthood

Feb 16, 2017

By Matt Hadro

The House voted Thursday to allow states to choose not to fund Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers with federal... Read more

Pro-lifers gather in front of the Denver Capitol for the 2016 March for Life on January 16, 2016.

Citing pro-life momentum, thousands demonstrate to defund Planned Parenthood

Feb 15, 2017

By Kevin J. Jones

More than 10,000 pro-life advocates gathered at some 227 protest locations in 43 states and the District of Columbia on... Read more