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President Barack Obama, Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney laugh at the Oct. 18, 2012 Al Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner.

Al Smith dinner includes religious freedom references amid humor

Oct 19, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

An annual Catholic fundraising dinner with both major presidential candidates provided a night of laughter, as well as reminders of... Read more

Mrs. Katie Murphy runs in the Shamrock Marathon. Photo courtesy of Katie Murphy.

Catholic mom organizes 'virtual' race for Chinese orphans

Oct 18, 2012

After researching adoption in China and learning of the high rates of abandoned children, a Catholic homeschooling mother organized a... Read more

Kathleen Gilbert, former U.S. bureau chief for LifeSite News.

Pro-life news career helps journalist discover religious vocation

Oct 11, 2012

After years of working as a pro-life news reporter, a Catholic journalist discovered that she had a vocation to be... Read more

Mitt Romney speaks during a campaign event on Sept. 7, 2012 in Nashua, N.H.

Romney reaffirms pro-life commitment after controversy

Oct 10, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney reiterated his pro-life views after he made a statement in an interview that sparked concern... Read more

Preet Bharara, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.

'Pro-choice terrorist' sentenced for death threats against pro-lifers

Oct 4, 2012

A self-described “pro-choice terrorist” on Wednesday was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for his 2010 internet death threats... Read more

Dodger Stadium to host 'joyous' pro-life youth event

Sep 30, 2012

An “upbeat” pro-life event this November at Dodger Stadium will bring together teen speakers, professional athletes, celebrities, musicians and religious... Read more

Deacon Keith Fournier and Deal Hudson.

Commentators say pro-Obama Catholics misrepresent record

Sep 27, 2012

The Catholic commentators Deacon Keith Fournier and Deal Hudson, in their new column to run daily through the upcoming elections,... Read more

Delegates participate in the 2012 GOP convention in Tampa, Fla.

Christian leaders praise Romney, Republican platform

Sep 25, 2012

A diverse group of 28 Christian leaders has sent a letter to GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney praising him for... Read more

Kristan Hawkins, president of Students for Life.

Campus tour invites college students to vote pro-life first

Sep 19, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

A new nationwide initiative is asking young American voters to remember the importance of life when they cast their ballots... Read more

Former Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper speaks Sept. 5, 2012 at the Democractic National Convention's faith council gathering.

'Whole life' Catholic Democrat argues Obama is pro-life

Sep 6, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

A former congresswoman known for being a prominent pro-life Democrat has advised fellow party members to tell Catholics that President... Read more

Planned Parenthood rallies supporters during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C.

Planned Parenthood rally speakers frame pro-life views as anti-woman

Sep 4, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Supporters of Planned Parenthood argued at a Sept. 4 rally that pro-life views amount to the belief that women are... Read more

Pro-life supporters march in the rain during the 2012 March for life on January 23, 2012.

March for Life board approves new leadership

Aug 18, 2012

Board members of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund, Patrick Kelly and Jeanne Monahan, have been selected to... Read more

Paul Brilliant, stands in the back of the Crossroads group he joined, third from right.

After nephew's death, Paul Brilliant walks 300 miles for life

Aug 18, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

The uncle who took the place of his nephew Andrew Kentigern Moore, a pro-life advocate who was killed on a... Read more

Obama's Catholic supporters drop pro-life argument in 2012 appeal

Aug 17, 2012

Catholics for Obama has launched its 2012 initiative with a focus on economic issues, in an apparent shift from its... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI. Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk

Pope supports 'spiritual adoption' for the unborn

Aug 16, 2012

Participants in a decades-old pro life initiative and a centuries-old pilgrimage in Poland received affirmation from Pope Benedict on the... Read more

Democrats reject move to acknowledge pro-life stance within party

Aug 16, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

A Democratic committee has rejected efforts to broaden the party's platform in order to acknowledge and welcome “differing positions” on... Read more

(L to R) Dee Becker, Nellie Gray, Georgette Forney and Janet Morana.

Pro-life community grieves death of Nellie Gray

Aug 14, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Pro-life leaders across the country are mourning the death of Nellie Gray, the woman who founded the annual March for... Read more

Jim Nolan, national director of Crossroads.

Pro-life walk across America finishes with rally in DC

Aug 13, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

Over 40 young people who walked across the U.S. for pro-life service, advocacy and witness held a rally at the... Read more

The Donald and Marcia Gilbert family of Council 12923 in Campbellsville, Kentucky were named the 2012 International Family of the Year.

Knights of Columbus honor service to life, family, religious freedom

Aug 10, 2012

The Knights of Columbus awarded a family from Kentucky for their commitment to the Catholic faith, as well as members... Read more

Thousands of viewers respond to pro-life TV ad's offer of help

Aug 8, 2012

More than 2,400 viewers responded to an advertisement offering help to women in crisis pregnancies, which aired over 50 times... Read more