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Did Irish saints perform abortions? Don’t believe it, scholars say

Apr 28, 2018

By Kevin J. Jones

Faulty history, bad moral analysis and dubious voting advice are behind claims that several cherished Irish saints were involved in... Read more

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Memorial to the Unborn moves forward in Tennessee legislature

Apr 26, 2018

A bill approving a memorial to the unborn was passed by the Tennessee Senate on Monday by a 23-3 vote.  Read more

In Northern Ireland, anti-abortion graffiti hits Catholic churches

Apr 25, 2018

Two Catholic churches in Northern Ireland have been targeted with graffiti bearing a message opposed to abortion, ahead of a... Read more

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Court of Appeal rejects plea from Alfie Evans' parents

Apr 25, 2018

An appeal by the parents of ailing toddler Alfie Evans was dismissed by the UK Court of Appeal Wednesday, leaving... Read more

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After Alfie Evans breathes on his own, judge again strikes down transfer to Rome

Apr 24, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

Ailing toddler Alfie Evans will not be permitted to fly to Rome for additional treatment, a judge ruled on Tuesday... Read more

New York assisted suicide bill draws fire from disability rights group

Apr 24, 2018

Disability rights activists are speaking out in opposition to a proposal in New York that would legalize physician assisted suicide.  Read more

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Italy grants Alfie Evans citizenship in hopes of transfer to Rome

Apr 23, 2018

By Elise Harris

On Monday a hospitalized British child at the center of a heated legal battle was granted Italian citizenship, part of... Read more

Bishop Philip Egan of Portsmouth.

Buffer zones and abortion clinics: why this English bishop is concerned

Apr 18, 2018

After a London borough passed an ordinance earlier this month establishing a buffer zone around a local abortion clinic, Bishop... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on Sept. 7, 2016.

Commentary: The peripheries of our own vision

Apr 10, 2018

While Pope Francis’ latest apostolic exhortation focuses on joy and holiness in everyday life, one passage has drawn sharp reactions... Read more

Pro-life prayer outside an abortion clinic.

London abortion clinic buffer zone would criminalize prayer, pro-lifers say

Apr 10, 2018

As a London borough considers adopting a buffer zone around its abortion clinic to keep pro-life activists at a distance,... Read more

David Bereit, founder of 40 Days for Life, enters the Catholic Church on Easter.

Founder of 40 Days for Life enters Catholic Church on Easter

Apr 3, 2018

David Bereit, the founder of 40 Days for Life, entered the Catholic Church on Easter, giving thanks for the inspiration... Read more

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March for Life in Argentina draws massive crowds

Mar 27, 2018

Marking the Day of the Unborn Child in much of Latin America, tens of thousands of Argentinians took to the... Read more

Kentucky Senate votes to restrict common abortion procedure

Mar 24, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

The Kentucky State Senate passed a bill Thursday that would ban dilation and evacuation abortions after the 11th week of... Read more

Chile United celebrates the Day of the Unborn Child, March 22.

Chilean pregnant mothers pay unique tribute to unborn children

Mar 23, 2018

Pregnant mothers carrying children, volunteers, and staff of the Chile United Foundation celebrated the Day of the Unborn Child and... Read more

In Scotland, pro-lifers say at-home abortion pill could pressure women

Mar 20, 2018

Scottish authorities’ move to allow at-home administration of abortion drugs violates the law and will allow more pressure on women... Read more

NIFLA Pro-Life protest in Washington, D.C. on March 20, 2018.

Pro-life pregnancy centers hopeful after arguing before Supreme Court

Mar 20, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

Attorneys for a pro-life pregnancy center resource group are optimistic following Tuesday’s oral arguments in front of the Supreme Court,... Read more

Polish bishops applaud bill to ban abortions based on disability

Mar 20, 2018

As pro-life legislation moves forward in Poland, the nation’s Catholic Bishops’ Conference applauded the measure, stressing that every human person... Read more

Judge temporarily blocks Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban

Mar 20, 2018

A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order Tuesday against a Mississippi law which bans most abortions after 15 weeks... Read more

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'Godmothers for Life' serve vulnerable moms in Uruguay

Mar 18, 2018

An Uruguayan non-profit organization called “Godmothers for Life” has been serving mothers in crisis pregnancies for more than 17 years,... Read more

Pro-life leaders deliver letter to Irish prime minister: Choose Life

Mar 16, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

A group of 17 American pro-life leaders delivered a letter to Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Thursday urging him... Read more