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November 2019

November 05, 2019

After five months, Pennsylvania pol who harassed pro-life activists apologizes to families

You may remember this story from last spring. Now, an update: A Pennsylvanian state lawmaker...

September 2019

September 16, 2019

California may require universities to offer abortion pills

At a time when abortion access is being restricted in some states, here's the next...

June 2019

June 24, 2019

BREAKING: Forced Abortion Decision in U.K. Reportedly Overturned

Details: A controversial UK court decision to force a disabled woman to have an abortion...

June 22, 2019

Horror: Judge Orders Abortion Be Performed on Mentally Disabled Woman

From CNA: A British judge has authorized doctors to perform an abortion on a pregnant...

June 17, 2019

Spotted in The New York Times: Pro-Life Democrats

In part of a longer article Sunday on the politics of abortion, readers may have...

June 14, 2019

Cupich: ‘Counterproductive’ to Deny Communion to Pro-Abortion Pols — UPDATED

From CNA: While two Illinois bishops are unified in their strong opposition to the state’s...

June 07, 2019

Poll: 77% of Americans Want Abortion to Remain Legal

Of course, the crowd chose Barabbas, too. Details: Three-quarters of Americans say they want to...

May 2019

May 31, 2019

Georgia and Abortion: ‘Since When Do Hollywood Studios Have Such Strong Views on Women’s Rights?’

CNN's Brian Stelter offered a good wrap-up of the growing controversy this morning, with some...

May 20, 2019

Hate: Pennsylvania Catholic Church Vandalized with Pro-Abortion Graffiti

Details: As the abortion battle rages on across the United States, a church in Delaware...

May 09, 2019

Father of Teenage Girl Harassed by Rep. Brian Sims Speaks Out

From Relevant Radio: On Holy Thursday, a trio of teenage girls (accompanied by an adult...

May 02, 2019

Trump Issues Conscience Protection Rules for Health Care Workers

From The New York Times: President Trump on Thursday announced an expanded “conscience rule” to...

April 2019

April 07, 2019

‘Unplanned’ Continues Box Office Winning Streak

The latest, from Carmel Communications: UNPLANNED continued to surprise industry experts, with a strong box office...

February 2019

February 27, 2019

Catholic Bishops ‘Dismayed and Outraged’ at Senator Tim Kaine’s Vote on ‘Born Alive’ Bill

The Catholic senator — who ran for vice president three years ago — came under...

February 22, 2019

Need a Little Love Today? Here.

Excuse me, there's something in my eye. (Pause to blow nose to stop sniffling) This...

February 18, 2019

Pro-life: Utah Passes Bill Banning Abortions of Down Syndrome Babies

Great news: A bill that would outlaw abortions solely based on a Down syndrome diagnosis...

February 09, 2019

‘Profoundly Wrong’: Muslim Denied Presence of Imam at His Execution — UPDATED

From Catholic News Agency: A Muslim man convicted of murder has been executed in Alabama...

February 07, 2019

SCOTUS Blocks Law to Restrict Abortion Clinics in Louisiana

Details: Chief Justice John Roberts joined the Supreme Court's liberal wing on Thursday in temporarily blocking a Louisiana...

February 03, 2019

A more excellent way: Homily for February 3, 2019, 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Is there any scripture passage more familiar than that reading from Paul’s letter to the...

February 02, 2019

Toward a ‘more tailored seamless garment’ in American Catholicism

From Ross Douthat in The New York Times: The Catholic Church — in New York,...

February 01, 2019

Rhode Island’s Bishop Tobin is back on Twitter — and taking aim at pro-abort pols

Details: After a months-long hiatus, Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas J. Tobin of Providence has returned...

January 2019

January 27, 2019

Pro-choice pol denied communion in Ireland

Details: A Catholic priest reportedly refused to give communion to a pro-choice TD at a...

January 20, 2019

More details emerge about that standoff at the March for Life — UPDATED

Rod Dreher today offered this assessment of the one event that seems to be defining...

January 14, 2019

FIRST LOOK: Trailer for ‘Roe v. Wade’ movie starring Jon Voight

This will be shown at the March for Life in Washington next week, but the...

January 10, 2019

A crime to be pro-life? Proposed abortion law for New York ‘worse than we thought it would be’

From The Evangelist in Albany: Officials at the New York State Catholic Conference are calling the Reproductive...

November 2018

November 24, 2018

CDC: Number of abortions in U.S. hit historic low

This news almost got lost in the holiday shuffle, but it was released Wednesday: Fewer...

November 09, 2018

Matthew Whitaker’s Christian worldview

We haven't heard or read much about the acting attorney general's religious background. I was...

October 2018

October 22, 2018

Medical association drops opposition to euthanasia

Awful: One of America’s largest medical associations has dropped its long standing opposition to euthanasia,...

October 16, 2018

‘Beacon of strength’: Young mother dies after delaying chemo to save the life of her unborn child

Details: Kate Winslet has spoken of her devastation after learning of the death of a...

October 10, 2018

Pope compares abortion to hiring a hitman

From CNS: Procuring an abortion is wrong, inhumane and like hiring a hit man "to...

September 2018

September 16, 2018

Awesome: Cubs fan with Down syndrome sings National Anthem at Wrigley Field

We need something life-affirming and hopeful right now, don't you think? Try this: Stefan...