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Keep fighting, pro-life advocates told in virtual March for Life
The 2021 March for Life Jan. 29 was "more somber and prayerful" than the previous 47 annual marches to protest the Supreme Court's decision legalizing abortion, but the primarily virtual crowd delivered the very same message.
Catholic publication’s Twitter account locked over tweet about Biden nominee
Catholic World Report's tweet referenced a story about President Biden's plan to nominate Dr. Rachel Levine as assistant secretary of health, calling her "a biological man identifying as a transgender woman."
Naumann: Biden order makes abortion part of family planning
President Joe Biden's decision to rescind a regulation governing the Title X family planning program that was enforced by the Trump administration "will force abortion" to be part of the program and "may be unlawful," said the chairman of the U.S. bishops' pro-life committee.
Raise your voice, sow seeds in defense of life, says archbishop
At a Jan. 29 Mass for Life in Philadelphia, Archbishop Nelson Pérez urged faithful to persist in their efforts to uphold human dignity, knowing that "in the end, God's in charge."
Swiss religious leaders: Ban on burqas would violate religious freedom
Switzerland's Catholic Church and other religious leaders oppose a law to ban "covering the face in public," introduced by members of the center-right Swiss People's Party.
Pope says money at root of opposition to annulment reform
Pope Francis removed or greatly reduced the costs of obtaining a marriage annulment in 2015, but the reform is opposed by those concerned with the potential loss of money and authority, he said.
Pro-life witness is rooted in the Eucharist, Archbishop Lori says
Celebrating a Mass for Life at the national shrine in Washington, he warned pro-lifers against anxiety, and said the eucharist should "embolden us to pray and work for the cause of life perhaps as never before."
Archbishop criticizes Biden, hopes for change from courts at vigil Mass
The key U.S. bishop on pro-life activities called President Joe Biden's stance on abortion "religiously and ethically incoherent," as he is personally opposed to abortion "while doing everything within his power" to promote it.
Catholic agency giving free food boxes Jan. 30
Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will hold a one-day only distribution of boxes of produce, meat and dairy items at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center in Philadelphia.
SEEK21 conference, virtual this year, coming Feb. 4-7
The national conference of FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students), will feature speakers such as Bishop Robert Barron, prayer, small group discussions and entertainment.