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Pro-lifers march in Colombia on May 4, 2024, in the country's capital, Bogotá, and other cities and towns throughout the country.

Colombians march simultaneously in multiple cities to demand end to abortion

May 6, 2024

By Eduardo Berdejo

Under the theme “Colombia, With Life There Is Hope,” tens of thousands of Colombians took to the streets May 4... Read more

Abortion pill reversal seeks to counter the effects of the first progesterone-blocking abortion pill, providing an opportunity to save the unborn child.

New York attorney general sues pregnancy centers over abortion pill reversal statements

May 6, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Letitia James in her filing alleged that there is “no competent and reliable scientific evidence” to support the abortion pill... Read more

The pro-life flag from the Pro-Life Flag Project (www.prolifeflag.com).

Audience erupts in anger as trustees oppose flying pro-life flag at Toronto Catholic schools

Apr 25, 2024

By Quinton Amundson

The Pro-Life Flag will not fly over Toronto Catholic schools this May after the Toronto Catholic District School Board trustees... Read more

Katie Chihoski, a student at the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota, eats with her baby, Lucia, on her lap in the company of fellow students. Chihoski is among the first students to benefit from a new initiative at the Catholic college called the Saint Teresa of Calcutta Community for Mothers, which provides free babysitting and other material support for young mothers on campus.

University of Mary student to graduate with toddler, supported by campus program for moms

Apr 24, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

The Saint Teresa of Calcutta Community for Mothers at University of Mary in North Dakota helps single mothers by providing... Read more

Participants in Italy's pro-life demonstration in Rome on May 21, 2022.

Italy set to pass amendment allowing pro-life groups into family planning clinics 

Apr 22, 2024

By Kristina Millare

The provision attached to a health care system law would allow pro-life groups to offer women alternatives to abortion. Read more

Bishop Oscar Cantú of San Jose, California.

California bishop praises district attorney for seeking to change death sentences

Apr 11, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

“Catholic social teaching urges us to recognize the dignity of every human being, especially the most vulnerable,” Bishop Oscar Cantú... Read more

A plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium.

Catholic bishops say abortion can ‘never be a fundamental right’ ahead of EU charter vote

Apr 9, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Catholic bishops in the European Union reiterated that a right to abortion can never be a “fundamental” right ahead of... Read more

The Oregon State Capitol in Salem.

Oregon reports significant uptick in assisted suicides

Mar 28, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Since the state’s passage of the “Death with Dignity Act” in 1997, assisted suicide numbers have been consistently rising there. Read more

Pro-lifers march through lower Manhattan amid a heavy downpour and pro-abortion protests necessitating a significant police presence on March 23, 2024.

PHOTOS: New York pro-lifers march with ‘joy on steroids’ despite heavy rain and taunting

Mar 25, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

As hundreds of pro-lifers walked the route, escorted by a contingent of “New York’s Finest” police officers, the protesters followed... Read more

Ultrasound of baby at 12 weeks

Norway bishops: Proposal to expand abortion abandons ‘Christian and humanistic heritage’

Mar 25, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

Current Norway law allows elective abortions through the 12th week of pregnancy but only in limited cases afterward. Read more

Baltimore, Maryland

Assisted suicide proposal successfully rebuffed again in Maryland Legislature

Mar 6, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

The proposal would have legalized physician-assisted suicide for certain patients with terminal illnesses. Read more

Bishop Robert Barron speaks to EWTN's Colm Flynn about evangelizing the culture today. October 2023.

Bishop Barron leads prayer vigil at Planned Parenthood, calls for end to ‘culture of death’

Mar 1, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The well-known prelate said the vigil was to “pray for the conversion of hearts and minds to protect the most... Read more

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Pro-lifers skeptical as new study claims to prove abortion on the rise

Mar 1, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

A pro-abortion group has released a new study in which it claims the monthly abortion rate has remained at the... Read more

President Donald Trump in 2017.

New York Times reports Trump backs 16-week abortion ban; campaign pushes back

Feb 16, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The New York Times is reporting that former President Donald Trump has told advisers he would support a national ban... Read more

Father Patrick Pullicino, an English Catholic priest and neurologist, has been vindicated after being investigated by a UK medical regulation agency for giving his expert opinion in an emergency end-of-life case.

UPDATE: English Catholic priest vindicated for ‘pro-life’ opinion in end-of-life case

Feb 16, 2024

By Joe Bukuras

Father Patrick Pullicino, an English Catholic priest and neurologist, has been vindicated after being investigated by a U.K. medical regulation... Read more

A 40 Days for Life prayer vigil.

40 Days for Life campaign begins call for prayer and fasting for end to abortion

Feb 14, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The international 40-day campaign seeks to end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and peaceful vigils during the... Read more

Members of the Houston-based Catholic Organization of Life carry their flag, alongside the state flag, at the 2024 Texas March for Life.

Pro-life leaders are ‘laser-focused’ on state marches this election year: Here’s what you need to know

Jan 31, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

With abortion set to be on the ballot this year in many states across the country, pro-life groups in several... Read more

Justice Christine Donohue of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered that the case, which was previously dismissed, be reargued before the state's Commonwealth Court.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court opens the door to public funding for abortion

Jan 30, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

In the case, the abortion providers who filed the suit argued that Pennsylvania’s policies regarding the use of federal funds... Read more

Indiana State Capitol.

State-level marches for life bring message of hope to state capitals

Jan 29, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Pro-life advocates are taking their message to various state capital cities, where the culture of life continues to hang in... Read more

Leading pro-life diaper company EveryLife went big with a billboard campaign in Times Square to coincide with the Jan. 19, 2024, March for Life.

Pro-life diaper company makes big splash

Jan 24, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

America’s leading pro-life diaper company, EveryLife, just wrapped up its latest ad campaign in Times Square.  Read more