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Boy with Down syndrome in a classroom.

Study urges education about Down syndrome, to further acceptance

Jul 8, 2014

A new study examines society’s response to Down syndrome and offers recommendations, particularly education in the medical field, to improve... Read more

US. Supreme Court.

Supreme Court unanimously rejects abortion clinic buffer zones

Jun 26, 2014

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously struck down a Massachusetts state law that imposed a 35-foot buffer zone around abortion clinics,... Read more

Sarah Padgett.

Mother, daughter find faith despite unexpected pregnancy

Jun 25, 2014

Waking up to her bedroom light one late night in October, Linda Padgett was flooded with fear. Standing there, her... Read more

19th Special Session on Syria of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Chile to abandon consistent pro-life stance at UN

Jun 12, 2014

In a radical policy shift, the government of Chile will alter its human rights stance at the United Nations by... Read more

Mother and Baby by Anna Langova (CC0 1.0).

Dorms for single moms hailed as vital pro-life effort

Jun 10, 2014

By Mary Farrow

The all-women's College of St. Mary in Omaha, Neb. has something rare.  Read more

Mother And Baby by Anna Langova (CC0 1.0).

Bill against wrongful birth suits could protect disabled children

Jun 4, 2014

The Every Child is a Blessing Act, a bill recently introduced in the House, aims to protect children with disabilities... Read more

Prayer outside a late-term abortion clinic in Germanton, Pa., August, 2011.

Italian bishop's abortion clinic remark draws criticism

May 16, 2014

An Italian bishop's comment that appeared to denigrate pro-life advocates who pray at abortion clinics drew criticism from a pro-life... Read more

National March for Life 2014 in Toronto, Canada.

Canadian pro-life march shows growing movement

May 13, 2014

By Kevin J. Jones

Several thousand pro-life advocates rallied in Canada’s national capital May 8, seeking an end to abortion and giving witness to... Read more

Ryan Bomberger addressing the March for Life Youth Rally, January, 2014.

Adoption a loving choice for children and women, activist says

May 1, 2014

By Adelaide Mena

Adoption offers not only an opportunity for children to live, but for women to make a "loving parenting choice,” according... Read more

"Google Logo in Building43."

Google called on to be neutral in pregnancy center ad policy

Apr 30, 2014

Google is being asked to maintain neutrality and fairness in implementing its advertising policy after an abortion advocacy group convinced... Read more

Sleeping Baby On A Hand by Vera Kratochvil (CC0 1.0).

Church will always proclaim life, Argentine archbishop says

Apr 22, 2014

Archbishop Alfredo Zecca of Tucuman, Argentina, said the Church does not tire of proclaiming the Gospel of Life and of... Read more

Pope Francis.

Human life sacred and inviolable, Pope Francis affirms

Apr 11, 2014

At a meeting Friday with Italy’s Pro-Life Movement, Pope Francis uphold them for their work to promote and defend the... Read more

(L-R) U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-R), Marie Smith, and Prof. O. Carter Snead, Director of the Center for Ethics and Culture at Notre Dame. Photo courtesy of Notre Dame.

Pro-life congressman, wife honored with Notre Dame award

Apr 9, 2014

By Adelaide Mena

In an April 5 ceremony, Notre Dame University honored prominent pro-life congressman Chris Smith (R-N.J.), and his wife, Marie, who... Read more

Four-year-old asks Belgian king to block euthanasia of children

Feb 5, 2014

As Belgium legislators move forward with a proposed law to allow euthanasia for children, a 4-year-old girl from Canada is... Read more

Prof. Robert P. George speaks at Georgetown University on Jan. 20, 2014.

Defense of conscience critical to pro-life movement, scholar says

Jan 27, 2014

By Adelaide Mena

Prevailing attitudes toward abortion within the medical community show the need to safeguard conscience rights while working to protect life,... Read more

Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco taking part in the 2014 Walk for Life West Coast, held Jan. 25.

Walk for Life West Coast draws witness across generations

Jan 27, 2014

By Carl Bunderson

This past Saturday the tenth annual Walk for Life West Coast drew people from across the nation and of all... Read more

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Scholars say abortion is a public, not private matter

Jan 25, 2014

Scholars from across a wide field of inquiry discussed the framing of abortion as a private matter, challenging that the... Read more

Cardinal Sean O'Malley gives the homily at the opening Mass for the National Prayer Vigil for Life in Washington D.C. on Jan. 21, 2014.

Cardinal: joy and compassion are at heart of pro-life movement

Jan 23, 2014

By Adelaide Mena

Catholics in the pro-life movement must “evangelize with beauty and with joy” as they seek to offer compassionate aid to... Read more

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput.

Truth of human dignity is burned on our hearts, archbishop says

Jan 22, 2014

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia said that despite 41 years of legalized abortion in the U.S., the understanding of... Read more

Pilgrims attend the Mass for Life at the DC Armory before the March for Life in Washington D.C. on January 22, 2014.

God became an unborn child, priest tells youth at pro-life Mass

Jan 22, 2014

Catholics stand up for their unborn brothers and sisters “because the Son of God became one of them,” a priest... Read more