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Attendees at the Loving the 8th event in Dun Laoghaire.

Hundreds rally in support of Ireland's pro-life amendment

Feb 15, 2018

Hundreds of people rallied in the coastal suburb of Dun Laoghaire, Ireland, on Saturday to show support for the country’s... Read more

Irish bishop calls for protection of the unborn ahead of abortion referendum

Feb 14, 2018

Human life “from its tiniest origins” must be protected, Bishop Brendan Kelly of Galway and Kilmacduagh said at his installation... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan. CNA file photo.

Abortion funding limits get priorities right, bishops say

Feb 10, 2018

The U.S. bishops have praised signs of progress against ‘abortion ideology,’ in response to a State Department report on new... Read more

'Be missionaries for the cause of life,' Irish bishop tells faithful

Feb 7, 2018

Ahead of Ireland’s referendum on the country’s abortion laws, Bishop Brendan Leahy penned a letter to the diocese of Limerick... Read more

Could Mississippi expand its abortion ban?

Feb 6, 2018

An abortion ban is up for debate in Mississippi, where the House of Representatives has passed a bill that would... Read more

Commentary: A Consistent Ethic of Life Must Begin with Defending Life Itself

Feb 1, 2018

When it comes to the Church’s pro-life witness, consistency matters. Ignoring or denying human dignity in one sphere, undermines our... Read more

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As abortion vote is set, Irish bishops encourage respect for life

Jan 30, 2018

The Irish government announced Monday that a referendum that could liberalize Ireland’s abortion laws will be set for a vote... Read more

Senate vote to prevent filibuster on 20-week abortion ban fails

Jan 29, 2018

By Courtney Mares

A procedural vote on a Senate bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks failed on the evening of Jan. 29,... Read more

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Catholic bishops join with rabbis, imams in Canadian religious liberty fight

Jan 26, 2018

By Courtney Mares

Interreligious leaders from across Canada came together Thursday to sign a statement urging the national government to respect their freedom... Read more

Satanic Temple sues to end Missouri pro-life laws

Jan 24, 2018

Pro-life laws in Missouri have drawn the ire of members of the Satanic Temple, which has filed a lawsuit claiming... Read more

President Donald Trump.

Mexico City Policy ensures US funds won't force 'abortion ideology,' backers say

Jan 22, 2018

By Kevin J. Jones

One year ago, President Trump reinstituted and expanded the Mexico City Policy, widening a ban on funding for NGOs that... Read more

Why this man says abortion isn't just a woman's issue

Jan 21, 2018

By Elise Harris

A man who lost his own child to abortion believes men have important things to say on the issue, and... Read more

House passes protections for abortion survivors

Jan 19, 2018

As the annual March for Life began just blocks away from the U.S. Capitol on Friday, the House of Representatives... Read more

US President Donald Trump speaks to March for Life participants and pro-life leaders in the Rose Garden at the White House, Jan. 19, 2018 in Washington, DC.

March for Life hears praise from President Trump

Jan 19, 2018

President Donald Trump praised the pro-life movement’s support for pregnant women and touted his administration’s pro-life policy achievements in his... Read more

For former abortion workers, kindness changes hearts

Jan 19, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

Myra Neyer used to work a medical assistant at Planned Parenthood Baltimore. Today, she has left the abortion industry and... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan at the Vigil for Life at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, January 18, 2018.

Pray against 'powers of darkness,' Cardinal Dolan tells pro-life marchers

Jan 18, 2018

In the fight against abortion, it is crucial to recognize the reality of evil and the importance of prayer, Cardinal... Read more

Bishop Anthony Taylor.  CNA file photo

Arkansas bishop skips pro-life march over death penalty concerns

Jan 18, 2018

Bishop Anthony Taylor of Little Rock has said he will not attend the local March for Life because its keynote... Read more

Survey: Americans overwhelmingly favor limits on abortion

Jan 18, 2018

Most Americans, including those who identify as “pro-choice,” support limiting abortion to the first trimester of pregnancy, at most, a... Read more

Pro-life Canadians concerned by Trudeau's abortion ideology litmus test

Jan 18, 2018

By Mary Farrow

A litmus test on abortion and recent comments from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have been slammed by Catholic and... Read more

Donald Trump.

Trump to address March for Life via livestream

Jan 17, 2018

U.S. President Donald Trump will address participants in the 45th national March for Life via live video, the White House... Read more