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(L-R) Darlisha Dozier, Fr. Gerald Murray and Kathy DiFiore at the Christopher's Award Ceremony in Manhattan. Photo courtesy of Kathy DiFiore.

Crisis pregnancy center film praised at UN Women's Guild screening

Sep 18, 2014

By Mary Farrow

A film based on the true story of hope offered to a young woman in a crisis pregnancy received positive... Read more

Spanish youth call on government to keep pro-life promises

Sep 18, 2014

A pro-life youth organization in Spain is asking the government to move forward with its reform of the country’s abortion... Read more

Mo. lawmakers override governor's veto to pass pro-life measures

Sep 12, 2014

The Missouri legislature has overridden two vetoes from Gov. Jay Nixon in order to implement a three-day waiting period before... Read more

'One of Us' coalition to defend human life, dignity in Europe

Sep 12, 2014

Citizens of 28 European countries belonging to 25 different organizations defending life and human dignity have come together to form... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wed. general audience on Sept. 3, 2014.

Pope Francis is a 'son of the Church' on pro-life issues

Sep 4, 2014

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis has drawn praise for his firm pro-life stance as well as his approach to the topic – which... Read more

University of South Alabama.

Law group defends pro-life students restricted to college 'speech zone'

Aug 27, 2014

A student group at the University of South Alabama is challenging the university administration after being told its pro-life display... Read more

Robin Williams.

Robin Williams' death renews call for mental health attention

Aug 13, 2014

By Adelaide Mena

The death of iconic comedy star Robin Williams highlights the need for greater education, understanding and support surrounding those struggling... Read more

European pro-life effort petitions court to be considered for vote

Aug 4, 2014

By Adelaide Mena

A European Union citizens’ initiative to ban human embryo-destroying research has filed a court petition after being denied a legislative... Read more

Church response to refugees is part of pro-life call, bishop says

Jul 23, 2014

Answering the needs of refugee migrants is one component of a truly pro-life view, said a U.S. bishop, announcing a... Read more

Cardinal Vincent Nichols, one of the signatories of the July 16 statement.

Faith leaders join in condemnation of UK assisted dying bill

Jul 16, 2014

By Elise Harris

Various religious leaders have joined their voices to denounce a bill seeking to legalize assisted suicide for the terminally ill... Read more

North Carolina's Choose Life license plates.

North Carolina lawmakers stand by 'Choose Life' plates

Jul 16, 2014

Several lawmakers in North Carolina have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review a censorship case related to pro-life specialty... Read more

"Elderly Lady" by Marea Howse (CC0 1.0).

Bishop calls for united prayer to stop UK euthanasia bill

Jul 15, 2014

Warning that a proposed euthanasia bill for parts of the U.K. would mark the “catastrophic collapse” of respect for life,... Read more

Mother of Brazilian soccer star reveals she considered abortion

Jul 8, 2014

Thiago Silva might not have been the captain of the Brazilian national team playing in the semi-finals this week in... Read more

Boy with Down syndrome in a classroom.

Study urges education about Down syndrome, to further acceptance

Jul 8, 2014

A new study examines society’s response to Down syndrome and offers recommendations, particularly education in the medical field, to improve... Read more

US. Supreme Court.

Supreme Court unanimously rejects abortion clinic buffer zones

Jun 26, 2014

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously struck down a Massachusetts state law that imposed a 35-foot buffer zone around abortion clinics,... Read more

Sarah Padgett.

Mother, daughter find faith despite unexpected pregnancy

Jun 25, 2014

Waking up to her bedroom light one late night in October, Linda Padgett was flooded with fear. Standing there, her... Read more

19th Special Session on Syria of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Chile to abandon consistent pro-life stance at UN

Jun 12, 2014

In a radical policy shift, the government of Chile will alter its human rights stance at the United Nations by... Read more

Mother and Baby by Anna Langova (CC0 1.0).

Dorms for single moms hailed as vital pro-life effort

Jun 10, 2014

By Mary Farrow

The all-women's College of St. Mary in Omaha, Neb. has something rare.  Read more

Mother And Baby by Anna Langova (CC0 1.0).

Bill against wrongful birth suits could protect disabled children

Jun 4, 2014

The Every Child is a Blessing Act, a bill recently introduced in the House, aims to protect children with disabilities... Read more

Prayer outside a late-term abortion clinic in Germanton, Pa., August, 2011.

Italian bishop's abortion clinic remark draws criticism

May 16, 2014

An Italian bishop's comment that appeared to denigrate pro-life advocates who pray at abortion clinics drew criticism from a pro-life... Read more