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More than 5,000 Catholics, most of whom were young people, attended the March for Life vigil at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. Bishop James D. Conley of the Diocese of the Diocese of Lincoln Nebraska, celebrates Mass at the National Prayer Vigil for Life ... read more

Bishop James D. Conley of the Diocese of the Diocese of Lincoln Nebraska, celebrates Mass at the National Prayer Vigil for Life at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, Jan. 22. | Credit: EWTN Jan 22, 2026 / 22:17 pm (CNA). Thousands of young Catholics gathered ... read more

(Image: Josh Applegate/Unsplash.com) The Eucharist is at the heart of our lives as Catholics, a truth that the Church has long recognized and celebrated. But what does that mean? What role does the Eucharist play in our lives? How does it help us understand God? And how does it help us to ... read more

Regina Coeli Hall at Christendom College in Front Royal, Virginia. (Image: AgnosticPreachersKid / Wikipedia) I live in a female college dorm where men are forbidden. And I wouldn’t change it for the world! I feel safe, I have great friendships with both men and women, and I feel supported in my relationship ... read more

Kent Nishimura Marchers make their way past the U.S. Capitol Building as people attend the annual March for Life on Jan. 24, 2025, in Washington, D.C. COMMENTARY: The pro-life movement’s efforts to effect change through policy must grapple with the increasingly obvious fact that neither major political party appears prepared to act on behalf ... read more

Four states might vote on a proposed right to abortion this November. Only one state has a measure to protect life. Credit: roibu/Shutterstock Jan 22, 2026 / 18:30 pm (CNA). The abortion issue will likely be on the ballot in several states this November. EWTN News took a look at which states have ... read more

Credit: roibu/Shutterstock Jan 22, 2026 / 18:30 pm (CNA). The abortion issue will likely be on the ballot in several states this November.EWTN News took a look at which states have abortion-related measures in the works or on the ballot. Four states might vote to create a right to abortion this November. Only ... read more

“Through the internet we can march with advocates all around world making a unified statement for life online.” Credit: OlegRi/Shutterstock Jan 22, 2026 / 18:00 pm (CNA). As thousands gather for the March for Life — the largest annual pro-life event in the U.S. — supporters at home can “march” by sharing the ... read more

Credit: OlegRi/Shutterstock Jan 22, 2026 / 18:00 pm (CNA). As thousands gather for the March for Life — the largest annual pro-life event in the U.S. — supporters at home can “march” by sharing the pro-life message on social media.The March Online for the Preborn encourages pro-lifers to post videos of an ... read more

An unborn baby at 20 weeks — well within the second trimester, when dilation and evacuation abortions are commonly performed. | Credit: Steve via Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0) Jan 22, 2026 / 17:30 pm (CNA). A new poll released one day before the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., found that ... read more

A Marist poll commissioned by the Knights of Columbus found that most Americans call themselves pro-choice but still support some limits on abortion. An unborn baby at 20 weeks — well within the second trimester, when dilation and evacuation abortions are commonly performed. | Credit: Steve via Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0) Jan 22, ... read more

Credit: Vatican Media Pope Leo XIV blesses a baby on All Saints Day’ 2025. The Holy Father assured the pro-life demonstration of his ‘spiritual closeness.’ The Pope prayed that Jesus would ‘accompany you ... as you courageously and peacefully march on behalf of unborn children.’ ... read more

Thousands march through the streets of Washington, D.C., for the 52nd annual March for Life on Jan. 24, 2025. | Credit: Migi Fabara/EWTN News Jan 22, 2026 / 17:00 pm (CNA). Thousands of pro-lifers will gather in Washington, D.C., for the 53rd annual March for Life on Friday, Jan. 23. Follow here for ... read more

Thousands march through the streets of Washington, D.C., for the 52nd annual March for Life on Jan. 24, 2025. | Credit: Migi Fabara/EWTN News Jan 22, 2026 / 17:00 pm (CNA). Thousands of pro-lifers will gather in Washington, D.C., for the 53rd annual March for Life on Friday, Jan. 23. Follow here ... read more

The Holy Father assured the pro-life demonstration of his “spiritual closeness.” Pope Leo XIV addresses ambassadors and other diplomatic representatives to the Holy See in the Apostolic Palace on Jan. 9, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media Jan 22, 2026 / 17:00 pm (CNA). Pope Leo XIV addressed the 2026 March for Life on ... read more