Crowd at Supreme Court before march shows abortion debate in miniature
By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Before they were joined by thousands of marchers Jan. 24 in front of the Supreme Court, dozens…
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Trump’s appearance as March for Life speaker prompts mixed opinions
By Julie Asher Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The University of Notre Dame’s O. Carter Snead said it was “a good thing when the president…
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Young people encouraged to ‘abandon everything’ to God as witnesses to life
By Josephine von Dohlen Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — As the sun rose on the nation’s capital Jan. 24, about 18,000 teens and young adults…
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Peaceful spirit of pro-life marchers ‘quite amazing,’ says participant
By Kurt Jensen Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — What you don’t comprehend about the marching portion of the March for Life until you’re in it…
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Trump tells March for Life crowd he welcomes their commitment
By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump credited attendees at the 47th annual March for Life for their commitment to protect…
Read MorePro-life leaders urged to continue to use their gifts for ‘Gospel of Life’
By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — In closing comments at a Jan. 23 Mass for pro-life leaders, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of…
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Archbishop Chaput retires; pope names Bishop Perez successor
By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia and has appointed Bishop Nelson…
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Annual poll finds 70% of adults continue to support abortion restrictions
By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Seven in 10 American adults support “significant” restrictions on abortion, according to a new poll released in…
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U.S. bishops’ pro-life chairman asks Catholics to serve mothers in need
By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — In marking the “sorrowful anniversary” Jan. 22 of the Supreme Court’s ruling legalizing abortion nationwide, the chairman of the…
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Retired pope wants his name removed as co-author of book on celibacy
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — At the request of retired Pope Benedict XVI, his name will be removed as co-author of…
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