Eighty-five directors of pro-life ministry from 63 dioceses around the country gathered for the Diocesan Pro-Life Leadership Conference, themed “Christ, Our Hope”, sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Pro-life leaders urged to persevere, continue to teach truth ‘with love’
Pro-life efforts intensify as Planned Parenthood expands in North Carolina
Planned Parenthood’s expansion in Charlotte is uniting grassroots organizations, pro-life groups, and Catholic and Protestant congregations in response.
Bishop: Italian doctors should get chance to help 5-year-old London girl
Tafida Raqeeb collapsed at home Feb. 9 after she developed a blood clot on her brain; she has been in a coma since.
Makers of ‘Unplanned’ say social media shutdown among hurdles film faced
The directors of “Unplanned,” the life-affirming, true story of a Planned Parenthood clinic director turned pro-life activist, described a White House summit on social media as a needed opportunity for conservatives to discuss how Facebook, Twitter and Google and other outlets are shutting out their voices.
Two Canadian theaters cancel showings of ‘Unplanned’ after threats
Two independent theaters have canceled screenings of the pro-life movie “Unplanned” after managers and owners received “serious threats,” according to the Canadian distributor of the movie.
Philadelphia holds ‘Pro-Life Rally Against Bullying’
A “Pro-Life Rally Against Bullying” was held in response to the verbal harassment of peaceful sidewalk witnesses by state Rep. Brian Sims, which came to light in recent videos posted on social media.
Richard Doerflinger: Whitewashing Planned Parenthood
The story is emotional, and at times difficult to watch. But perhaps even more remarkable than the movie are the hysterical attacks on it from some film critics.
Organ donation fosters culture of life, pope says
Christians who donate their organs offer “a gift to the suffering Lord who said that everything we have done for a brother or sister in need we have done for him,” the pope said during a meeting with members of the Italian Association of Organ Donors.