Rallies were held in cities around the Philippines.
Pro-Life
Posted inFaith, News
Euthanasia in hospices ‘a serious error,’ says Vancouver archbishop
“Assisted suicide stands in stark contrast” to the care that hospices offer, and none should be compelled to provide it.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
The United States is dangerous for children. How can we help more of them live to see adulthood?
Children in the U.S. have a 70 percent greater chance of dying before adulthood than in comparable nations. Guns, car accidents and lack of access to health care are to blame.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Bringing pro-life and feminist goals together
The guest for February 21 is Serrin M. Foster, president of Feminists for Life and author of “Why pro-life feminism is more important than ever.” We also discuss these articles: Pope Francis revives lapsed commission on sex abuse Dear regular Mass-goers: the seats at the end of the pew aren’t for you USCCB calls on […]
Posted inEditorials, Politics & Society
The Editors: Bipartisanship is the only way forward for the pro-life movement
Bipartisanship will be absolutely necessary to pass any meaningful federal legislation that changes our current stalemate on abortion.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Senate rejects bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks
Three Democrats voted in favor of the bill, while two Republicans voted to reject it.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Your Take
What are President Trump’s best and worst policies? Our readers respond
Although many readers were dismayed by being asked to pick a “best” policy, 31 percent of respondents told America that restrictions on abortion were Mr. Trump’s best policy.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Catholics are just as likely to get an abortion as other U.S. women. Why?
Compared with other religious groups, Catholic women choosing abortion are more likely to be older and married—and most want to have children in the future.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Victims’ families say the death penalty inhibits their healing.
Our January 24 guest is Lisa Murtha, an award-winning freelance journalist based in southwest Ohio. We speak to her about her recent article for America, “These families lost loved ones to violence. Now they are fighting the death penalty.“ We also discuss these topics: Pope Francis explains why he celebrated the airborne marriage of two flight attendants […]
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Cardinal Dolan praises House for voting to protect babies who survive abortion
“A child born alive following an abortion should receive the same degree of care to preserve her life and health as would be given to any other child born alive at the same gestational age,” said Cardinal Dolan of New York.