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Pro-life advocates and lawmakers react to news of Mark Houck’s acquittal
Mark Houck’s pro-life supporters hailed Monday’s verdict while also chastising the Department of Justice for filing charges against the Catholic... Read more
U.S. bishops urge Congress to pass No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act
Bishop Michael Burbidge issued a letter Friday to House and Senate leaders supporting the legislation to permanently ban taxpayer funding... Read more
Mark Houck trial update: Alternate chosen to replace juror
The alternate took the place of the original juror at approximately 1:30 p.m. Monday, when deliberations began again. Read more
Pope Francis decries culture that ‘throws away’ unborn children, elderly, poor
In his Sunday Angelus address, Pope Francis decried a culture that “throws away” unborn children, the elderly, and the poor... Read more
Mark Houck trial: Jury deadlocked, will resume deliberations Jan. 30
The jury deciding the fate of pro-life activist Mark Houck could not come to a decision Friday on whether the... Read more
Virginia Democrats block three bills restricting abortion
A Democrat-controlled Virginia Senate committee voted down three bills that would have put more restrictions on abortion in the commonwealth. Read more
Minnesota bishops decry bill that would make abortion a right
The Catholic bishops of Minnesota urged lawmakers to vote down a bill that would codify the right to abortion, proposing... Read more
Retired bishop calls on fellow bishops, pro-lifers to stay focused on culture of life
An emeritus Texas bishop is calling on his fellow bishops and all pro-lifers people to focus on creating a culture... Read more
Pro-life leader and Catholic father of 7 Mark Houck goes to trial: an emotional first day
The allegations relate to an incident that occurred at a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in Philadelphia on Oct. 13, 2021. Read more
Priest found guilty of blocking entrance to abortion clinic, faces prison time
“The defendant attempted to prevent women from accessing their legal right to vital reproductive and pregnancy services,” United States Attorney... Read more
Watch the March for Life in a 30-second video
Watch the entire march in the same time it takes to say two Our Fathers. Read more
Tony Dungy to pro-life march: God used a football game to show power of prayer
Dungy, who spoke at the March for Life with his wife, Lauren, told the crowd that the nation needs to... Read more
6 things to know about March for Life speaker Lynn Fitch, champion of Dobbs case
Lynn Fitch, attorney general for the state of Mississippi, helped defend Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban that led to the overturning... Read more
Twin sisters with a special bond speak out for the unborn
Sister Mary Casey O’Connor and Casey Gunning, who has Down syndrome, were featured speakers at the March for Life’s inaugural... Read more
As it happened: The March for Life 2023
This year’s march on Friday, Jan. 20, will be the first March for Life held in a post-Roe America. Read more
Is free childbirth the next step for the pro-life movement?
Childbirth in America should be free, say two prominent pro-life leaders representing both sides of the political divide. Read more
Even after Roe, most Americans support abortion restrictions: poll
A majority of Americans support some limits on abortion and Americans’ attitudes toward abortion have not significantly changed, a new... Read more
2023 March for Life: 8 things for pro-lifers to know
This year’s march on Friday, Jan. 20, will be the first March for Life held in a post-Roe America. Read more
U.S. House passes resolution condemning attacks on pro-life centers and churches
The resolution also calls on the Biden administration to “protect the rights of pro-life facilities, groups, and churches.” Read more
Catholic bishops’ pro-life chair applauds passage of ‘Born-Alive’ Act
“We commend the House of Representatives for passing legislation to protect innocent children from infanticide,” Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington... Read more
