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Pope Francis greets members of the Interprovincial Order of the Profession of Midwifery of Catanzaro on Feb. 6, 2025, at his Casa Santa Marta residence at the Vatican.

Pope Francis praises midwives, OB-GYNs who welcome babies with ‘humanity’

Feb 6, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

The pope’s words were conveyed in a written speech handed out during an audience with an association of midwives and... Read more

Nurses in coronavirus quarantine zone.

Pope Francis says pandemic shows need for more nurses

May 12, 2020

The coronavirus crisis has shown that governments need to invest more in health care and employ more nurses, Pope Francis... Read more

This Swedish midwife says she was denied work for being pro-life

Jan 28, 2017

A Swedish midwife who objects to abortion because of her Christian beliefs is appealing to a labor tribunal after being... Read more

A 'bullying' move? UK midwife abortion ruling sparks outcry

Dec 18, 2014

The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled that midwives in charge of delivery wards are not exempt from assisting in the... Read more