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Updated: Gov. Kasich of Ohio signs bill prohibiting Down syndrome abortions
On Friday, Ohio Governor John Kasich signed a bill that will penalize doctors who perform abortions, if the abortion is chosen... Read more
MLK's niece: Pro-life work continues my uncle's legacy
Alveda King, the niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and longtime pro-life advocate, has it in her blood to... Read more
Updated: Pennsylvania governor vetoes 20-week abortion limit
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that would limit abortions to 20 weeks into pregnancy and ban... Read more
Archbishop Gomez: Find God's voice in the flames
While fires in southern California continue to threaten thousands of homes, Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles reflected that God... Read more
Peruvian prosecutor requests jail for Sodalitium founder
Criminal prosecutors in Peru have requested that Luis Fernando Figari be incarcerated by a court order, while he is investigated... Read more
Founding member of CFRs and EWTN host Fr. Andrew Apostoli dies at age 75
Franciscan friar and EWTN host Fr. Andrew Apostoli, CFR, passed away on the morning of Dec. 13, his community has... Read more
Pope Francis: Think 'being good' is enough? It’s not. Go to Mass
According to Pope Francis, a Christian can’t just be a good person and skip Mass on Sundays, because it is... Read more
New York archdiocese stresses commitment to aiding victims of clergy abuse
Nearly 200 sex abuse victims of clergy in the New York archdiocese have received compensation through a program the archdiocese... Read more
Youth with special needs rock runway in NYC church
Last Friday night, more than 200 people gathered for a Times Square fashion show in New York City. It wasn't... Read more
Companies admit illegal fetal tissue sales, end California operations. Is Planned Parenthood next?
The trade in fetal tissue from aborted babies proved costly for two bioscience companies who will admit fault, cease California... Read more
These Dominican brothers are releasing a folk album
Folk music is known for its foot-tapping, hand-clapping, barn-raising style – but now, a group of Dominican brothers is giving... Read more
Cardinal Kasper: The controversy surrounding Amoris Laetitia has come to an end
The controversy regarding Amoris laetitia has come to an end, according to German cardinal Walter Kasper. What is more, he... Read more
Analysis: What is the context of Pope Francis’ words on the Lord’s Prayer?
Pope Francis’ remarks on the “wrong” translation of the Lord’s Prayer in a TV show hosted by the Italian Bishops’... Read more
Soros money means legal trouble for Amnesty's Ireland abortion campaign
Amnesty International is in no position to oppose an Irish law against foreign political funding now that it is under... Read more
Arlington priest pays restitution for burning KKK cross in family's lawn
An Arlington priest who was formerly a KKK member has written an apology letter and paid restitution to a family... Read more
Vatican conference highlights role of laity in addressing modern challenges
Leading lay experts and top Vatican officials have joined forces this week to talk about how they can collaborate in... Read more
Analysis: What the Vatican does to stop money laundering
The Council of Europe’s Moneyval committee has praised the Holy See’s financial intelligence unit, the Financial Information Authority, in a... Read more
Court rejects Washington archdiocese's Advent metro ad
A federal court has denied relief to the Archdiocese of Washington, in its request for an injunction that would have... Read more
Pope Francis: Health care is part of the Church’s mission
Just as Jesus healed people during his earthly mission, care for the sick is a mission the entire Church is... Read more
In Advent, prepare your heart like your hearth, Pope says
During Advent, we should prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus like we joyfully prepare our homes for a... Read more
