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Mosaic of Our Lady of Guadalupe inside Christ Cathedral in Orange, California.

Mother’s Day 2024: 12 Catholic quotes on the beauty of motherhood

May 12, 2024

By Katie Yoder

Here are 12 quotes from saints and Catholic figures on the beauty and significance of motherhood. Read more

Votes are counted in Dublin, Ireland, on March 9, 2024, after voters in the country went to the polls March 8 to decide on a pair of referendums proposing wording changes to the Irish constitution aimed at reflecting secular values.

Social conservatives celebrate solid victory in Irish constitutional referendum

Mar 12, 2024

By Michael Kelly

Voters defeated two measures that would have deleted an existing mention of mothers in the Irish Constitution and widened the... Read more

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Raising Catholic kids: New study suggests what successful parents have in common

Feb 7, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

A new study aims to demonstrate the practices of parents who successfully raise children to be practicing Catholic adults. Read more

Mississippi launched its new "MAMA" app on the eve of the 51st March for Life.

Mississippi’s new ‘MAMA’ app connects moms with the help they need

Jan 19, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the launch of the Mississippi Access to Maternal Assistance (MAMA) app on Tuesday. Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Gyumri, Armenia, June 25, 2016.

Pope Francis entrusts all mothers to Blessed Virgin Mary on Mother’s Day

May 14, 2023

By Courtney Mares

“We gratefully and affectionately remember all of our mothers, those who are still with us and those who have gone... Read more

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US bishops’ pro-life chair asks Catholics to practice ‘unconditional love’ after Roe

Sep 22, 2022

By Katie Yoder

In anticipation of Respect Life Month in October, Archbishop William E. Lori is calling for “radical solidarity” for pregnant and... Read more

Pope Francis meets with members of the Arché Foundation at the Vatican, Sept. 2, 2021.

Pope Francis: Foundation helping mothers and children is ‘a sign of hope’

Sep 2, 2021

By CNA Staff

The Arché Foundation is opening a new house in Rome. Read more

Pregnant woman.

'Godmothers for Life' serve vulnerable moms in Uruguay

Mar 18, 2018

An Uruguayan non-profit organization called “Godmothers for Life” has been serving mothers in crisis pregnancies for more than 17 years,... Read more

Pope Francis at Leda’s House on March 2, 2018.

Pope Francis makes surprise visit to mothers, children at detention home

Mar 2, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Friday, Pope Francis continued his surprise “Mercy Friday” initiative with a visit to a home that keeps children with... Read more