Church leaders around the world are pleading for the release of six women religious kidnapped in Haiti Jan. 19 and are urging the country’s government to crack down on gang violence.
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USCCB Pro-Life Chair Reflects on Advocacy Amid Gains and Setbacks
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, the chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-life Activities took some time before the march got underway to speak with OSV about the continued importance of the March for Life a year and a half out from the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health which overturned Roe v. Wade and sent abortion policy back to the states.
The Diocese of Brooklyn’s Strong March for Life Message: ‘Pro-Life Love Begins With You’
Despite a steady wet-snowfall and temperatures hovering around freezing, Junior Nunez was awestruck by the scene and sea of people at his first March for Life rally, and said he hopes to attend many more in the years to come.
Pro-Life Marchers Vow to Help Women in Crisis Pregnancies
Thousands of pro-life advocates braved cold temperatures and falling snow Jan. 19 vowing to continue their fight against abortion and to show their determination to help women in crisis pregnancies.
Those Fighting Abortion ‘Must Bring Light to the Darkest Corners,’ Bishop Says at Prayer Vigil for Life
Before thousands of faithful gathered at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for the opening Mass for the National Prayer Vigil for Life, Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, offered a reminder that much work remains to be done in advocating against abortion and to serve families in need.
Pro-Life Support Is Available for Couples Facing an Adverse Prenatal Diagnosis
The Texas woman who sought a court order for an exemption to the state’s abortion ban last December was a major news story across the country.
US Bishops Warn of Attacks on Places of Worship From Both Left and Right
A first-of-its-kind report from the U.S. bishops’ conference spotlights religious freedom concerns nationwide, with particular concern about attacks on houses of worship, as well as efforts by federal agencies to impose abortion and gender-related requirements.
Feds Will Seek Death Penalty for Buffalo Supermarket Shooter
Federal prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty for the white gunman who killed 10 black people at a Buffalo, New York, grocery store in 2022.
New US Bishops’ Report Identifies 5 Top Areas of Religious Liberty Concerns
A new annual report by the U.S. bishops’ conference identifies five top threats to religious liberty in the United States, including a federal regulation it says could impose mandates on doctors to perform objectionable procedures and threats to the church’s service to people who are migrants.
March for Life 2024 Aims to Make Abortion ‘Unthinkable’ in American Culture
This year, the national March for Life in Washington Jan. 19 promises to empower women facing unexpected pregnancies with the message that they are not alone — and that the pro-life movement is ready and waiting to help them choose life for their baby.