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Pray and fast for a culture of life, congressman says

Oct 12, 2016

By Matt Hadro

In the closing weeks of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, Catholics should pray and fast for “a culture of life,”... Read more

Texas bishops: The death penalty is a pro-life issue

Oct 10, 2016

The abolition of the death penalty is “undeniably a pro-life issue” that would better serve society and lead criminals to... Read more

Vice presidential candidate Senator Tim Kaine.

Moral theologian: Tim Kaine 'gravely wrong' to treat abortion as a personal matter

Oct 6, 2016

By Matt Hadro

Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine was gravely wrong to say he personally opposed abortion while taking a pro-choice stance... Read more

Dem VP nominee Tim Kaine (L) and Rep. VP nominee Mike Pence (R) debate at the Vice Presidential Debate at Longwood University on October 4, 2016.

Here's what the VP candidates said about abortion last night

Oct 5, 2016

By Matt Hadro

The topic of abortion made an appearance at the vice presidential debate last night, as both candidates discussed the role... Read more

Pope Francis blesses a woman and her unborn child at a Jubilee Audience in St. Peter's Square, Jan. 30, 2016.

Irish archbishop: seek a 'revolution of tenderness', not legal abortion

Oct 4, 2016

By Kevin J. Jones

For Ireland’s leading archbishop, Pope Francis’ call for a “revolution of tenderness” is a ch  Read more

Vermont law blasted for pushing doctors to discuss 'benefits' of suicide

Oct 3, 2016

A medical ethics group and a Christian doctors’ group have challenged Vermont regulators who say that doctors must tell patients... Read more

This pro-life policy has saved an estimated 2 million lives

Sep 30, 2016

By Matt Hadro

As the Hyde Amendment turns 40 years old this week, a new report claims that it may have saved two... Read more

Participants in the 2016 March for Life in Berlin.

March for life in Berlin draws thousands

Sep 17, 2016

More than 7,500 people took part in the annual March for Life in Berlin on Saturday, under the motto: “No... Read more

Pope Francis visited the neonatology ward of San Giovanni in Rome, Sept. 16, 2016.

Pope visits neonatal unit, hospice to highlight respect for life

Sep 16, 2016

On Friday, Pope Francis visited a neonatal hospital unit and a hospice for the terminally ill, stressing the dignity of... Read more

Phyllis Schlafly.

Phyllis Schlafly remembered as a pro-life inspiration

Sep 7, 2016

The passing of author, commentator and political activist Phyllis Schlafly prompted some pro-life advocates to remember her leadership across decades... Read more

Abortion linked to mental health problems down the road, study finds

Sep 3, 2016

Abortion during the late teen and early adult years raises a woman’s risk of mental health problems and may be... Read more

In UK, abortion clinic inspections have consequences

Aug 23, 2016

British inspectors have barred some abortions at Marie Stopes International due to concerns about safety and informed consent for abortion.  Read more

Celtic Cross on the hill at Cashel, Tipperary, Ireland.

For George Soros, Ireland abortion fight may be first step against Catholic countries

Aug 18, 2016

By Kevin J. Jones

Wealthy abortion backers could use Ireland as a model to change pro-life laws in other Catholic countries, an apparent leaked... Read more

Pro-life leaders reject call for abortions in face of U.S. Zika cases

Aug 10, 2016

A small patch of the city of Miami is being called “ground zero” for the Zika virus in the United... Read more

Tim Kaine.

Tim Kaine draws ire over flip-flop on Hyde Amendment

Jul 27, 2016

Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine has reportedly changed his mind on a long-standing policy preventing government funding of most... Read more

Americans support higher standards for abortion clinics, poll finds

Jul 25, 2016

A new poll released Monday found that an overwhelming majority of Americans believe abortion clinics should be held to the... Read more

Republican VP candidate Mike Pence at the RNC in Cleveland, Ohio on July 20, 2016.

Where are the values at the Republican National Convention?

Jul 21, 2016

By Adelaide Mena, Matt Hadro

As the 2016 Republican National Convention draws to a close, some Catholics are concerned about a perceived lack of priority... Read more

California Capitol.

The pro-life law that was killed in California

Jul 8, 2016

Churches and other organizations in California will be forced to buy insurance plans that cover abortions due to the Obama... Read more

Pope Francis meets with Sarah and Msgr. Anthony Figueiredo at the Santa Marta guesthouse in the Vatican, June 3, 2016. Photo courtesy of Msgr. Figueiredo.

His mother rejected an abortion – now, this priest helped her meet the Pope

Jul 2, 2016

By Elise Harris

It was during the thalidomide sleeping pill craze that Sarah Figueiredo became pregnant with her fourth and last child, Anthony.  Read more

Greg Stormans.

Here's what actually happens when you fight for conscience rights

Jun 24, 2016

Every morning, Greg Stormans contemplates a Bible verse perched in a tiny frame above his bathroom sink, which his daughter... Read more