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\Cardinal Seán O'Malley at the Ecclesia in America Conference Dec 12, 2012.

Cardinal pushes for law to protect pain-capable unborn

Jun 17, 2013

The U.S. bishops’ point man on pro-life issues is calling on federal legislators to support a bill that would ban... Read more

Patrick from the Corsica, France chapter of Harley-Davidson poses in front of St. Peter's Basilica on June 16, 2013. Lauren Cater/CNA.

Pope's friendliness impresses Harley-Davidson crowd

Jun 16, 2013

Harley-Davidson owners flocked to St. Peter’s Square today for a chance to greet Pope Francis, and they came away struck... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass for the Evangelium vitae weekend on June 16, 2013 in St. Peter's Square.

Pope: Selfish living leads to slavery, death

Jun 16, 2013

As he met with thousands of pro-life advocates from around the globe, Pope Francis stressed that the Gospel is the... Read more

Cardinal Raymond L. Burke delivers the English language keynote address on June 15 2013 for the Evangelium Vitae weekend in Rome.

Defending life in politics part of New Evangelization, Cardinal Burke states

Jun 15, 2013

Participating in the political process in favor of human life is a part of the New Evangelization, Cardinal Raymond L.... Read more

Mother And Baby by Anna Langova (CC0 1.0).

Church-turned-abortion clinic now a pro-life haven

Jun 13, 2013

By Hannah Brockhaus

An encounter with a pro-life center that had previously served as both a house of worship and an abortion clinic... Read more

Cardinal Raymond L. Burke appears in a Feb. 2012 file photo.

Cardinal Burke backs pro-life legislative efforts

Jun 12, 2013

Just three days before a Vatican pro-life summit, Cardinal Raymond L. Burke urged people to actively resist efforts to pass... Read more

Father Scott Borgman poses for a photo during a June 7, 2013 interview with CNA in Rome.

Pontifical Academy starts 'Friends for Life'

Jun 10, 2013

The Pontifical Academy for Life has started a group called “Friends for Life” to expand its network around the world.  Read more

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Bishop co-authors booklet on blessing of unborn children

Jun 7, 2013

A new booklet on the vocation of Christian parenthood and its relationship to the parish and broader society is now... Read more

Leigh Anne Tuohy hosts the new show Family Addition.

'Blindside' mom launching show to help adoptive families

Jun 2, 2013

The mother whose story inspired the hit movie “The Blindside” has taken on a new television series to assist families... Read more

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Venezuelan Church to start year-long campaign against abortion

May 20, 2013

A Venezuelan bishop said his country's 13th annual pro-life campaign will extend for the whole year, aiming to defend life... Read more

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Spanish bishop exhorts faithful to speak out against abortion

May 17, 2013

Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of Cordoba, Spain, is calling on the faithful not to remain silent about the genocide of abortion... Read more

Pope Francis rides through St. Peter's Square at the April 3, 2013 general audience.

Popemobile trip surprises March for Life participants

May 13, 2013

Pro-lifers who had just finished the third annual Italian March for Life on Sunday were surprised to see Pope Francis... Read more

Participants in the 2013 March for Life Italy prepare to begin their march at the Coliseum on May 12, 2013.

Italian pro-lifers hope Rome march has global reach

May 13, 2013

The main organizer of Italy’s March for Life hopes that its location in Rome means it has global influence by... Read more

Pope Francis greets the faithful at the May 8 General Audience (

Stay focused on human life, Pope tells pro-life marchers

May 12, 2013

Pope Francis greeted the thousands of people who had gathered this morning in Rome to protest against abortion, praising efforts... Read more

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Costa Rica campaign highlights dignity of babies with birth defects

May 7, 2013

A pro-life association in Costa Rica has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the plight of babies with anencephaly,... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez speaks during a Youth Rosary Rally at Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary High School in Montebello, CA.

Rosary recalls life, love of Mary, says Archbishop Gomez

May 2, 2013

At a youth rosary rally recognizing May as the month dedicated to Mary, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles... Read more

Pope Francis greets the faithful from the loggia of St. John Lateran Basilica on April 7, 2013.

Poverty linked to respect for life in Pope's book

Apr 29, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

In his newly translated book, Pope Francis proposes a Christ-centered understanding of human dignity that yields a comprehensive respect for... Read more

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Mexican bishops urge Supreme Court to defend life

Apr 25, 2013

The bishops of Mexico have called on the Supreme Court to resist pressure from abortion supporters seeking to overturn 18... Read more

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Tens of thousands turn out for Peruvian pro-life march

Apr 11, 2013

Nearly 30,000 people took part in a demonstration in the northern Peruvian city of Piura on April 6 to voice... Read more

Image of the unborn baby, Brady Surovik. Courtesy of The Brady Project.

Proposed Colo. amendment to protect unborn crime victims

Apr 6, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones

A Colorado woman whose nine-month-old unborn baby boy was killed by a drunk driver says a proposed state constitutional amendment... Read more