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Denver bishops ask Hispanic voters to support 22-week abortion ban

Sep 28, 2020

The bishops of the Archdiocese of Denver are calling on the local Hispanic community to support Proposition 115, a ballot... Read more

Pope Francis blesses the bell in the San Damaso courtyard at the Vatican, Sept. 23, 2020.

Pope Francis blesses bell that will ring out in defence of unborn

Sep 23, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis blessed a large bell Wednesday that Polish Catholics hope will ring out in the defence of unborn life.  Read more

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More than 130 Colorado doctors, scientists support late-term abortion ban 

Sep 23, 2020

More than 130 medical professionals and scientists in Colorado have signed a letter in support of Proposition 115, a ballot... Read more

Benjamin Watson speaking at the 2017 March for Life in Washington, D.C.

Listen to Black community to build pro-life consensus, Black pro-life leader says

Sep 16, 2020

By Matt Hadro

Pro-life leaders should prioritize listening and understanding in order to make inroads in the Black community, Black pro-life advocate Benjamin... Read more

Joe Biden, speaks during an event in November, 2019.

The first 100 days: What Biden-Harris plan for life issues

Sep 14, 2020

Pro-life leaders have warned that policy decisions and presidential appointments made within the first 100 days of a Biden administration could roll... Read more

The 45th annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., Jan. 19, 2018.

March for Life reveals 2021 theme, with unity as focus

Sep 10, 2020

The March for Life Education and Defense Fund announced Thursday the theme for its 2021 event: “Together Strong: Life Unites.”  Read more

Catholics thank drug company for switching to ethical polio vaccine

Sep 3, 2020

Catholic leaders in the U.S. have welcomed the news that one of the world’s biggest vaccine producers has decided to... Read more

Pro-life volunteers pray outside a Planned Parenthood facility in 2017.

Gun brandishing incident at Delaware abortion clinic won’t deter pro-life outreach

Aug 28, 2020

By Kevin J. Jones

After the arrest of a man who allegedly threatened pro-life demonstrators with a gun, pro-life advocates say the incident is... Read more

National Institutes of Health, Washington, D.C.

US bishops 'applaud' Trump administration over fetal tissue research decision

Aug 21, 2020

The U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee praised the Trump administration on Thursday after a new federal ethics advisory board recommended against... Read more

Sr. Simone Campbell.

Fr. James Martin, Sr. Simone Campbell to pray at Democratic National Convention

Aug 17, 2020

By CNA Staff

Fr. James Martin, S.J., and Sister Simone Campbell, SSS will both offer prayers during the Democratic National Convention, it was... Read more

Senator Kamala Harris speaks during National Action Network 2019 convention.

'Deeply flawed': Catholics react to Harris VP selection

Aug 12, 2020

Catholics and pro-life organizations offered a range of reactions to the selection of Sen. Kamala Harris as former vice president Joe... Read more

Mexican bishops hail pro-life victory at nation’s Supreme Court

Jul 30, 2020

The Mexican Bishops' Conference hailed the Supreme Court’s 4-1 decision striking down a lower court ruling that had ordered the... Read more

State Sen. Katrina Jackson. CNA file photo.

Pro-life movement needs 'humility' and 'consistency' on racism

Jul 29, 2020

By Matt Hadro

Black pro-life leaders spoke during an event Tuesday about the need for the pro-life movement to become more consistent and... Read more

Catholics pray outside the Mexican Supreme Court on July 29, 2020.

Mexican Supreme Court rejects effort to expand abortion nationally

Jul 29, 2020

The first bench of the Mexican Supreme Court on July 29 overturned a lower court’s ruling that could have opened... Read more

The Food and Drug Administration.

Abortion pill is 'imminent' public health danger, FDA warned

Jul 29, 2020

Two dozen pro-life leaders have asked the head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to remove the abortion pill... Read more

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Is the coronavirus vaccine made from fetal cell lines?

Jul 28, 2020

By Matt Hadro

As coronavirus vaccine prototypes move closer to testing and approval, some Catholics are debating the ethical sources behind a leading... Read more

US Capitol Building.

House spending bill undermining pro-life protections

Jul 24, 2020

On Friday, the House passed a “minibus” bill outlining funding of various federal agencies. Pro-life groups warned the legislation would... Read more

Democratic National Headquarters, Washington, D.C.

Christian leaders call on Democrats to embrace pro-life policies

Jul 24, 2020

By CNA Staff

Bishop John Stowe of Lexington, Kentucky, was one of several Catholic clergy, religious, and laity who joined 115 Christian leaders, theologians, and ministers... Read more

US Capitol dome.

House committees reject pro-life amendments

Jul 15, 2020

Efforts to remove abortion funding in next year’s federal budget failed in the House Appropriations Committee earlier this week.  Read more

Texas capitol building, Austen.

Texas pro-life Democrat wins run-off primary election

Jul 15, 2020

Pro-life State Sen. Eddie Lucio won his Democratic primary race on Tuesday, after being the target of aggressive negative campaigning... Read more