Crowd at Supreme Court before march shows abortion debate in miniature
byBy 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
byBy Julie Asher Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The University of Notre Dame’s O. Carter Snead said it was “a good thing when the president…
Young people encouraged to ‘abandon everything’ to God as witnesses to life
byBy 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…
Peaceful spirit of pro-life marchers ‘quite amazing,’ says participant
byBy 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…
Trump tells March for Life crowd he welcomes their commitment
byBy Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump credited attendees at the 47th annual March for Life for their commitment to protect…
Pro-life leaders urged to continue to use their gifts for ‘Gospel of Life’
byBy Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — In closing comments at a Jan. 23 Mass for pro-life leaders, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of…
Archbishop Chaput retires; pope names Bishop Perez successor
byBy Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia and has appointed Bishop Nelson…
Annual poll finds 70% of adults continue to support abortion restrictions
byBy Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Seven in 10 American adults support “significant” restrictions on abortion, according to a new poll released in…
U.S. bishops’ pro-life chairman asks Catholics to serve mothers in need
byBy Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — In marking the “sorrowful anniversary” Jan. 22 of the Supreme Court’s ruling legalizing abortion nationwide, the chairman of the…
Retired pope wants his name removed as co-author of book on celibacy
byBy Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — At the request of retired Pope Benedict XVI, his name will be removed as co-author of…