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The pope’s alleged remarks constitute an apparent rejection of some conservative Catholics in the U.S.

Biden: Pope called me a ‘good Catholic,’ said to ‘keep receiving Communion’

President Biden & Pope Francis
by: Jack Jenkins Oct. 29, 2021 (RNS) — President Joe Biden told reporters on Friday (Oct. 29) that when he met with Pope Francis earlier in the day, the pontiffRead More

Specifically, as Balmer shows, it was government interference in “segregation academies”

Randall Balmer on why racism, not abortion, birthed the religious right

Randall Balmer & new book
by: Yonat Shimron Sept. 22, 2021 (RNS) — White evangelicals have long held that the 1973 Supreme Court ruling legalizing abortion propelled the rise of the political movement known asRead More

Theme: “Together strong, life unites.”

At March for Life, a pivot away from Trump and toward ‘unity’

Tim Tebow at March for Life
by: Jack Jenkins WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2021 (RNS) — A mostly virtual version of a major annual anti-abortion gathering convened in Washington, D.C., on Friday (Jan. 29) featuring pre-recorded speechesRead More

A small but vocal minority wants to punish the new president for his support of legalized abortion...

Catholic bishops split on how to deal with Biden – Opinion

Cardinal Blase Cupich
by: Thomas Reese Jan. 21, 2021 (RNS) — The American Catholic bishops are split over how to deal with Joe Biden, the first Catholic president since John F. Kennedy, butRead More

Throngs of worshipers braved colder temperatures and drizzles of rain in the nation’s capital...

Sean Feucht’s ‘finale’ worship protest on the National Mall included more politics than usual

Sean Feucht
by: Jack Jenkins WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2020 (RNS) — Christian musician Sean Feucht held a politically charged concert in front of thousands on the National Mall Sunday night (Oct. 25),Read More

Standing firmly against abortion is a an important factor in getting their vote...

Abortion over immigration: Trump’s pro-life policies remain paramount for many Latino Catholics

by: Alejandra Molina LOS ANGELES, Aug 24, 2020 (RNS) — For some Latino Catholics, choosing whether they support Joe Biden or Donald Trump for the United States presidency boils downRead More

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) announced Tuesday (July 21) it will remove Sanger’s name from its Manhattan Health Center...

Pro-lifers: More needed to disavow Sanger’s eugenics legacy

by:Tom Strode WASHINGTON, July 22, 2020 (BP) — Pro-life advocates, including a Southern Baptist, welcomed a Planned Parenthood affiliate’s repudiation of founder Margaret Sanger’s eugenics advocacy but said the country’sRead More

Southern Baptist ethicist Russell Moore expressed gratitude for the Senate's intention to vote...

Senate prepares to act on two pro-life bills

by Tom Strode EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was updated to correct the date of the Senate votes. WASHINGTON, Feb. 19, 2020 (BP) — Pro-life advocates in the U.S. Senate willRead More

Opinion: Trump woos Catholics on abortion but may lose them on life

Catholics and others march on abortion
by: Paul O’Donnell Jan. 24, 2020 (RNS) — President Trump’s appearance at the annual March for Life in Washington on Friday (Jan. 24) — the first time any president hasRead More

Abortions made up 4 percent of the organization's total medical services for the year.

Planned Parenthood reports increased number of abortions

by Tess Schoonhoven WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 8, 2020 (BP) — Planned Parenthood Federation of America’s (PPFA) 2018-2019 annual report released Monday (Jan. 6) showed that the organization performed 345,672 abortionRead More