To offer clearly and accurately the Catholic Church’s positions, the Vatican released an expanded and updated guide of the church’s bioethical teachings.
Vatican releases updated guidelines for bioethical questions
New Marist poll shows Americans strongly support abortion restrictions
A few days before the annual March for Life, a new national poll indicated shifting public attitudes, crossing party labels, in favor of increased restrictions on abortion.
‘9 Days for Life’ campaign urges prayer, action to build culture of life
The U.S. bishops’ nationwide “9 Days for Life” campaign is “a great way to put our faith into action,” said Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities.
U.S. abortion rate at its lowest since 1973 Supreme Court ruling
The U.S. abortion rate is down to its lowest level since the Supreme Court made abortion legal virtually on demand in 1973, and the rate is half of its early-1980s peak.
Mother Teresa: ‘Love means to be willing to give until it hurts’
St. Teresa of Calcutta taught us so much about defending life at every stage.
Year of Mercy affirmed dignity, sacredness of human life, pope says
Visiting young women rescued from forced prostitution and meeting with a mother inconsolable over the loss of one of her newborn triplets are images from the Year of Mercy that Pope Francis said remain impressed on his heart.
Help available for those hurt by tragedy of abortion
Project Rachel is a free service, open to anyone in need, regardless of faith, as part of the services available through the Bishop’s Annual Appeal
Pro-life groups begin national tour in Washington
A group of pro-life advocates from around the country gathered Sept. 28 in front of the steps of Supreme Court of the United States to announce the start of a national bus tour to rally others to support their cause.