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Lila Rose of Live Action speaks during the March on the Media.

'March on the Media' criticizes abortion bias in reporting

Aug 12, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

Pro-life leaders from around the country are calling on major media outlets to do a better job of informing society... Read more

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Winning pro-life contest photos will be shown to Pope

Aug 5, 2013

The winning photos of the contest “Life…in HD,” which is being organized by the Pontifical Council for the Family, will... Read more

North Carolina pro-life law praised as positive step

Aug 1, 2013

Pro-life advocates are praising North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory for signing into law a multi-part pro-life bill that rasies abortion... Read more

The Said di Lavor Family made the trip from Brasilia to Rio de Janeiro for the 2013 World Youth Day. Estefania Aguirre/CNA.

Brazilian family uses WYD as pro-life opportunity

Jul 26, 2013

The Said di Lavor family did not leave their commitment to protecting unborn children at home when they made the... Read more

Heroic Media's pro life ad.

Major news outlets' rejection of pro-life ad 'not surprising'

Jul 12, 2013

By Mary Farrow

Pro-life group Heroic Media is disappointed after several national newspapers refused to run, and labeled “too controversial,” an ad featuring... Read more

Thomas Brejcha, chief counsel, Thomas More Society.

Court decision ends Illinois 'haven' for underage abortions

Jul 11, 2013

A unanimous ruling from the Illinois Supreme Court means that a 1995 law requiring parental notification for a minor seeking... Read more

Raquel Kato and her daughter, AveMarie Rose.

After crisis pregnancy, young mom finds fulfillment

Jun 30, 2013

A 22-year-old single mom who chose life during an unplanned pregnancy says that she has found “purpose and love” in... Read more

\Cardinal Seán O'Malley at the Ecclesia in America Conference Dec 12, 2012.

Cardinal pushes for law to protect pain-capable unborn

Jun 17, 2013

The U.S. bishops’ point man on pro-life issues is calling on federal legislators to support a bill that would ban... Read more

Patrick from the Corsica, France chapter of Harley-Davidson poses in front of St. Peter's Basilica on June 16, 2013. Lauren Cater/CNA.

Pope's friendliness impresses Harley-Davidson crowd

Jun 16, 2013

Harley-Davidson owners flocked to St. Peter’s Square today for a chance to greet Pope Francis, and they came away struck... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass for the Evangelium vitae weekend on June 16, 2013 in St. Peter's Square.

Pope: Selfish living leads to slavery, death

Jun 16, 2013

As he met with thousands of pro-life advocates from around the globe, Pope Francis stressed that the Gospel is the... Read more

Cardinal Raymond L. Burke delivers the English language keynote address on June 15 2013 for the Evangelium Vitae weekend in Rome.

Defending life in politics part of New Evangelization, Cardinal Burke states

Jun 15, 2013

Participating in the political process in favor of human life is a part of the New Evangelization, Cardinal Raymond L.... Read more

Mother And Baby by Anna Langova (CC0 1.0).

Church-turned-abortion clinic now a pro-life haven

Jun 13, 2013

By Hannah Brockhaus

An encounter with a pro-life center that had previously served as both a house of worship and an abortion clinic... Read more

Cardinal Raymond L. Burke appears in a Feb. 2012 file photo.

Cardinal Burke backs pro-life legislative efforts

Jun 12, 2013

Just three days before a Vatican pro-life summit, Cardinal Raymond L. Burke urged people to actively resist efforts to pass... Read more

Father Scott Borgman poses for a photo during a June 7, 2013 interview with CNA in Rome.

Pontifical Academy starts 'Friends for Life'

Jun 10, 2013

The Pontifical Academy for Life has started a group called “Friends for Life” to expand its network around the world.  Read more

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Bishop co-authors booklet on blessing of unborn children

Jun 7, 2013

A new booklet on the vocation of Christian parenthood and its relationship to the parish and broader society is now... Read more

Leigh Anne Tuohy hosts the new show Family Addition.

'Blindside' mom launching show to help adoptive families

Jun 2, 2013

The mother whose story inspired the hit movie “The Blindside” has taken on a new television series to assist families... Read more

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Venezuelan Church to start year-long campaign against abortion

May 20, 2013

A Venezuelan bishop said his country's 13th annual pro-life campaign will extend for the whole year, aiming to defend life... Read more

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Spanish bishop exhorts faithful to speak out against abortion

May 17, 2013

Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of Cordoba, Spain, is calling on the faithful not to remain silent about the genocide of abortion... Read more

Pope Francis rides through St. Peter's Square at the April 3, 2013 general audience.

Popemobile trip surprises March for Life participants

May 13, 2013

Pro-lifers who had just finished the third annual Italian March for Life on Sunday were surprised to see Pope Francis... Read more

Participants in the 2013 March for Life Italy prepare to begin their march at the Coliseum on May 12, 2013.

Italian pro-lifers hope Rome march has global reach

May 13, 2013

The main organizer of Italy’s March for Life hopes that its location in Rome means it has global influence by... Read more