Marking the feast of Mary, Mother of God, and the start of the new year, Pope Francis renewed his appeal for a “firm commitment” to respect all human life worldwide.
On New Year’s, pope calls for real commitment to respect human life
2024 Bishop’s Annual Appeal: Behold who you are, become what you receive
“Behold who you are, become what you receive” is this year’s theme for the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. Several of the new ministries the appeal supports are featured here.
Pro-lifers urge state lawmakers to respect life at all stages, reject permissive abortion bills
Pro-life advocates gathered by the hundreds in the rotunda to visit with lawmakers considering abortion measures such as allowing infants to die after attempted abortions.
Greg Erlandson: The struggle for hearts and minds will continue
“What serves political interests may not serve the interests of women and children. The battle for hearts and minds remains the greater challenge, and that struggle will never be won in the political trenches alone.”
October is Respect Life Month
The month is a a time to reflect more deeply on the dignity of every human life “from the beginning of life to its end, and at every point in between.”
Elizabeth R. Kirk: Small, local efforts to build a culture that respects life
In October, the U.S. church celebrates Respect Life Month, under the theme, “Christ Our Hope: In Every Season of Life.”
Respect life of severely ill patients like Alfie Evans, pope says
Highlighting the plight of a seriously ill toddler in Great Britain and a severely brain-damaged man in France, Pope Francis called for greater respect for every patient’s life and dignity.
Our well-being depends on the well-being of God’s creation
With the almost weekly news stories highlighting the impact climate change is having on our planet, we are invited to deeper reflection on our relationship to the earth, to creation, to the environment.