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Polls reveal declining support for abortion in U.S.
A Jan. 21 report from the National Right to Life Committee and new poll results show that abortion is increasingly unpopular in the United States, but also that the number of abortions performed in the United States is at its lowest point since 1975.
Providence Diocese offers to bury fetus found at sewage treatment plant
The Diocese of Providence has offered to provide a proper burial for a fetus found in mid-January by a worker at a sewage treatment plant in East Providence.
Former senator’s daughter discusses gift of life, sister Bella’s story
For Elizabeth Santorum and her family, this year's March for Life theme of "Every Life Is a Gift" has special significance.
Father Richard McBrien, prolific theologian and essayist, dies at 78
Father Richard P. McBrien, a retired professor of theology at the University of Notre Dame and who was chair of the university's theology department for 11 years, died Jan. 25 at age 78 in his native Connecticut.
March shows youth, growth and energy of pro-life movement
At this year's March for Life Jan. 22, the things to notice about the crowd in attendance were its youth, its growth and the sense that these young people are bringing about a cultural renewal.
New alliance aims to create culture of life across all walks of life
All of the usually expected groups were in attendance at this year's March for Life in Washington Jan. 22, the 42nd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision.
Crowd’s March for Life tweets prove it’s not their grandparents’ event
The 42nd annual March for Life and rally in Washington is twice as old as its crowd of predominantly college and high school age students. And as each year's turnout seems younger, so do the day's tools.
Increase in sex trafficking expected during gridiron, golf tournaments
Catholic Charities of Arizona is preparing to serve an increased number of sex-trafficking victims arrested by local police in the days surrounding Super Bowl Sunday.
Youths find ‘amazing’ atmosphere, high energy at pro-life rally, Mass
Just as the sun rose Jan. 22, thousands of Catholic teenagers and young adults from across the country poured into the Verizon Center to meet other pro-lifers, pray for the unborn and celebrate the joy of being alive at the annual Youth Rally & Mass for Life.
Arena filled with pro-life teens, young adults called ‘beautiful sight’
They had come from across the country, a crowd of about 10,000 strong, mostly teens and young adults, filling the DC Armory for a Youth Rally & Mass for Life sponsored by the Archdiocese of Washington for out-of-town participants attending the Jan. 22 March for Life.