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Walk for Life West Coast draws tens of thousands ahead of Women’s March
The 13th annual pro-life march in San Francisco stepped off just as a large Women's March was rescheduled to take place only two hours later in the same area.
As Trump takes office, Mexican priests hear concerns over economic future
Trump said he had set up meetings with Mexican and Canadian leaders to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement, which allows more than $500 billion in annual trade between Mexico and the United States.
Group marches for rights of ‘pre-born women,’ women exploited by abortion
President Trump "has made a lot of promises to the pro-life movement and I want to hold him to his promises," said college senior Colleen McCrum at the Jan. 21 Women's March on Washington.
Two sisters pass on love of Catholic faith to next generations
Sally Ann Grande and Joyce Marie McQuaid were raised in Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Secane, and today they share a passion for parish religious education. They both just received awards for 20 years of service.
Pope: Conversion means changing your way of thinking, not just living
"It is a transformation of thought. It is not about changing garments but habits!" the pope said Jan. 22 during his Angelus address.
St. William’s faithful to lead Rosary for Life
The parish in Northeast Philadelphia will gather for prayer Jan. 27, the day of the March for Life in Washington. The devotion will feature the joyful mysteries prayed in several languages.
Trump executive order reinstates ‘Mexico City Policy’ on abortion
The "Mexico City policy" was reinstated today by President Donald Trump. President Ronald Reagan established the ban in 1984 and it has been reversed and reinstated by succeeding administrations ever since.
Catholic schools plant seeds for vocations by example
Although priests and women religious say a variety of reasons led them to pursue their vocation, one thing many of them have in common is that they went to a Catholic school.
Pro-life groups march with women in capital, even after snub
After being removed as a partner in the Women's March on Washington, members of a pro-life group took to the streets Jan. 21 to join the massive event. Prepared for confrontation, the pro-lifers instead found support by many women.
Jesuit chaplain gives benediction at post-inaugural luncheon
At the event before the inaugural parade, the chaplain of the House of Representatives prayed that President Trump "might become his best self" and be "strengthened in his work and grow in understanding."