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National pain-capable abortion ban introduced in Senate
Legislation that would prohibit abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy, at which point science indicates that unborn babies are able... Read more
Teach society to respect life, Archbishop Gomez tells teens
Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez encouraged a gathering of thousands of teens to deepen their respect for all human... Read more
Cardinal O'Malley calls Christians to open hearts to life
A year-long initiative from the U.S. bishops is calling the faithful to respond to the needs of the unborn, supporting... Read more
Chinese pro-life activist awarded human rights fellowships
Chinese pro-life activist Chen Guangcheng has announced a new three-year partnership with the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.,... Read more
Pope Francis asks doctors to spread the Gospel of Life
Speaking to a group of gynecologists and obstetricians at the Vatican, Pope Francis affirmed that all human life has dignity... Read more
Seminar at UN to push for pro-life, pro-family development efforts
A U.S. religious liberty group and a Mexican development organization are holding a seminar at the United Nations to advocate... Read more
Chilean lawmakers establish day for unborn children
By a vote of 59-27, the Chilean House of Representatives has approved a law establishing March 25 as the Day... Read more
Pope calls single mother, offers to baptize her child
Pope Francis made a personal phone call to a young Italian woman facing a difficult pregnancy, applauding her bravery in... Read more
Okla. 'thrill kill' denounced as rejection of human dignity
A recent alleged “thrill kill” in Oklahoma reveals a blatant lack of respect for the dignity of human life that... Read more
Pro-life petition could spark European legislation, debate
A citizen-led initiative in Europe is nearing the one million signatures needed to prompt a discussion on human life and... Read more
Saved from abortion, Chilean twin brothers are now priests
Two twin brothers in Chile say that their mother’s determination in protecting them from abortion despite the advice of doctors... Read more
March for Life founder still influencing movement after death
A year after her death, Nellie Gray – called the “Joan of Arc of the pro-life movement” – is still... Read more
Human life should be protected as gift from God, Pope says
Human life – including the lives of unborn children – must be defended as a gift from God, underscored Pope... Read more
'March on the Media' criticizes abortion bias in reporting
Pro-life leaders from around the country are calling on major media outlets to do a better job of informing society... Read more
Winning pro-life contest photos will be shown to Pope
The winning photos of the contest “Life…in HD,” which is being organized by the Pontifical Council for the Family, will... Read more
North Carolina pro-life law praised as positive step
Pro-life advocates are praising North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory for signing into law a multi-part pro-life bill that rasies abortion... Read more
Brazilian family uses WYD as pro-life opportunity
The Said di Lavor family did not leave their commitment to protecting unborn children at home when they made the... Read more
Major news outlets' rejection of pro-life ad 'not surprising'
Pro-life group Heroic Media is disappointed after several national newspapers refused to run, and labeled “too controversial,” an ad featuring... Read more
Court decision ends Illinois 'haven' for underage abortions
A unanimous ruling from the Illinois Supreme Court means that a 1995 law requiring parental notification for a minor seeking... Read more
After crisis pregnancy, young mom finds fulfillment
A 22-year-old single mom who chose life during an unplanned pregnancy says that she has found “purpose and love” in... Read more
