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Midwife: Repealing Ireland's abortion amendment would harm women

May 17, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Eliminating Ireland’s constitutional protection of life inside the womb would have negative consequences on not only the unborn, but on... Read more

Stephanie Packer. Screenshot.

Judge rules California assisted suicide law was wrongfully rushed

May 16, 2018

California’s assisted suicide law was wrongly passed in a special legislative session, ruled a California judge this week.  Read more

Argentine bishops call for prayer as congress considers expanded abortion access

May 14, 2018

As the Argentine congress debates legalizing abortion up to 14 weeks of pregnancy, the country's bishops called for a special... Read more

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Could Google's ban on ads rig Ireland’s abortion vote?

May 11, 2018

By Kevin J. Jones

Internet giant Google has decided to bar all ads related to a fast-approaching referendum on legalizing abortion in Ireland. The... Read more

Ottawa March for Life.

Photos: 15,000 Canadians march for life in Ottawa

May 11, 2018

By Perry West

An estimated 15,000 people attended the Canadian March for Life on Thursday in Ottawa.  Read more

Selfies and Twitter – how one Polish diocese is promoting life

May 11, 2018

By Elise Harris

The Archdiocese of Lublin has launched a campaign urging Catholics to take to social media in defense of the unborn,... Read more

Canadians oppose abortion requirement for summer job grants, poll finds

May 10, 2018

A recent survey indicates that a majority of Canadians disapprove of a new provision in the Canada Summer Job Grants... Read more

Repealing Ireland's pro-life amendment could have dire consequences, bishop warns

May 10, 2018

By Kevin J. Jones

Ireland’s upcoming vote on whether to legalize abortion is “a vital issue of life or death” that threatens to change... Read more

The March for Life UK in London, May 5, 2018.

March for Life UK draws thousands to London

May 8, 2018

A Scottish bishop addressed the March for Life UK on Saturday, challenging pro-lifers to be courageous in sharing their witness.  Read more

March for Life in Lima, Peru, May 5, 2018.

Hundreds of thousands march for life across Latin America

May 7, 2018

Huge crowds across Latin America took to the streets in recent days to call for the protection of human life... Read more

Celtic cross.

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

Dad and baby.

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