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Pope Francis greets the faithful at the May 8 General Audience (

Stay focused on human life, Pope tells pro-life marchers

May 12, 2013

Pope Francis greeted the thousands of people who had gathered this morning in Rome to protest against abortion, praising efforts... Read more

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Costa Rica campaign highlights dignity of babies with birth defects

May 7, 2013

A pro-life association in Costa Rica has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the plight of babies with anencephaly,... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez speaks during a Youth Rosary Rally at Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary High School in Montebello, CA.

Rosary recalls life, love of Mary, says Archbishop Gomez

May 2, 2013

At a youth rosary rally recognizing May as the month dedicated to Mary, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles... Read more

Pope Francis greets the faithful from the loggia of St. John Lateran Basilica on April 7, 2013.

Poverty linked to respect for life in Pope's book

Apr 29, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

In his newly translated book, Pope Francis proposes a Christ-centered understanding of human dignity that yields a comprehensive respect for... Read more

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Mexican bishops urge Supreme Court to defend life

Apr 25, 2013

The bishops of Mexico have called on the Supreme Court to resist pressure from abortion supporters seeking to overturn 18... Read more

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Tens of thousands turn out for Peruvian pro-life march

Apr 11, 2013

Nearly 30,000 people took part in a demonstration in the northern Peruvian city of Piura on April 6 to voice... Read more

Image of the unborn baby, Brady Surovik. Courtesy of The Brady Project.

Proposed Colo. amendment to protect unborn crime victims

Apr 6, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones

A Colorado woman whose nine-month-old unborn baby boy was killed by a drunk driver says a proposed state constitutional amendment... Read more

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Ecuador archdiocese to host prayer day for life and family

Apr 5, 2013

The Family Ministry Office of the Archdiocese of Quito has invited Catholics to take part in a day of prayer... Read more

Pro-life club appeals after being denied campus recognition

Apr 3, 2013

A pro-life student group at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md., is appealing a denial of official recognition, saying that... Read more

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100,000 march for life in Peru

Mar 27, 2013

More than 100,000 Peruvians bore the heat on March 23 to take part in the Great March for Life 2013,... Read more

Tim Harris. Courtesy of Tim's Place.

Young entrepreneur's life defined by dreams, not disability

Mar 22, 2013

Despite only being 27 years old, Tim Harris already has a lengthy resume. The New Mexico native has won more... Read more

Maryland Catholics call death penalty repeal a pro-life win

Mar 21, 2013

Catholics in Maryland are welcoming the repeal of the death penalty in the state as a step towards a culture... Read more

An unmanned aerial vehicle, or drone. USAF photo by Lance Cheung.

Catholics see moral complications in drone usage

Mar 12, 2013

Amid continued debate over the use of drone strikes, Catholic thinkers warned that the U.S. drone program – particularly when... Read more

Arkansas State Capitol.

Arkansas passes nation's broadest abortion restrictions

Mar 8, 2013

Arkansas legislators have overridden a veto by the governor in order to prohibit most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy,... Read more

Abby Johnson, CNA.

Care for women vital to pro-life cause, advocate stresses

Feb 19, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones

Former Planned Parenthood abortion clinic manager Abby Johnson praised care centers for pregnant women as essential to the pro-life movement... Read more

Jeanette Meyer.

Post-abortive woman finds healing, offers hope for unplanned pregnancies

Feb 10, 2013

The year was 1969,  three years before abortion became legal in America.  Read more

President Obama nominates Sen. John Kerry to serve as Secretary of State in the Roosevelt Room on Dec. 21, 2012. Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy.

Pro-lifers urge new Secretary of State to support human rights

Jan 31, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

As Senator John Kerry is confirmed as Secretary of State for Obama's second administration, pro-life groups have encouraged the official... Read more

Helen Alvare at the National Press Club Jan. 24, 2013.

Law professor says pro-life views must lead to cultural action

Jan 29, 2013

Americans who wish to be truly pro-life must be willing to examine the philosophical and cultural implications of these views,... Read more

Pro-Life supporters walk through San Francisco during the West Coast March for Life, Jan. 26, 2013.

San Francisco pro-life rally draws 50,000, papal praise

Jan 28, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones

An estimated 50,000 pro-life advocates rallied and marched against abortion in San Francisco for the Walk for Life West Coast... Read more

Young people participate in Washington, D.C.'s March for Life in Jan., 2012.

Strong college presence expected at March for Life

Jan 24, 2013

By Michelle La Rosa

Catholic colleges and universities will be well-represented at this year’s March for Life, according to announcements by pro-life campus groups... Read more