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Smith calls organ harvesting in China 'a horror story' at hearing on Hill

U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., called forced organ harvesting in China

Calm discourse of 'The Matter of Life' is welcome voice in abortion debate

Calm discourse about the inflammatory issue of legal abortion 

Bishops to Congress: Protect women and children, 'stop pushing abortion'

After the U.S. Senate failed May 11 to advance a "radical" abortion bill, the chairmen of two U.S. bishops' committees urged Congress "to stop pushing abortion as the solution to needs of women and young girls" and "embrace" public policy initiatives that protect "both mother and child."

NJ Catholic bishops respond to Governor’s proposal to expand abortion access

On May 12, the New Jersey Catholic Conference released a joint statement from the state’s Catholic bishops responding to Gov. Phil Murphy’s announcement in which he renews a push to expand abortion access in the state.

Declining birthrates impoverish future, Pope says

The steady decline of birthrates across Europe and the West are signs of a new form of ...

A bias against children's lives

Thirty years ago, my wife was 16 weeks pregnant with our third child. 

Officials condemn violence, threats after high court leak on abortion case

Biden administration officials issued a statement against violence May 9...

St. Gianna's daughter planning to open spiritual pilgrimage center

Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla, a pediatrician and daughter of Italian St. Gianna Beretta Molla

Pray and Fast for All Human Life

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and its Committee on Pro-Life Activities

Our pro-life commitment

Recent events prompt me, as Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton...

UPDATED: Leaked draft of Supreme Court opinion indicates overturn of Roe decision

The Supreme Court appears set to overturn its Roe v. Wade decision

Advocate Deirdre McQuade, 53, helped communicate bishops' pro-life message

Longtime pro-life advocate Deirdre McQuade, who for more than a decade shared ...

Catholic leaders thankful for Melissa Lucio's stay of execution

Catholic leaders were thankful that death-row inmate Melissa Lucio was granted a last-minute

CDF: Care for bodies of deceased must align with Church teaching

A recent letter from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith to all bishops offered guidance on the care

State court halts firing-squad execution with temporary stay

South Carolina's Supreme Court has issued a temporary stay blocking the state from executing...


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