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The Gospel of Life
October 11-17, 1998 Issue 
Public officials and private citizens alike are called to witness to life, each in his or her own way. In Evangelium Vitae, John Paul II distinguishes some of the ways in which citizens and leaders may further the Gospel of Life.
If charity is to be realistic and effective, it demands that the... READ MORE
Washington State Voters to Decide on Partial-Birth Abortion
Pro-lifers supporting ban on procedure face well-funded opposition
October 11-17, 1998 Issue
SEATTLE—Though a bid to ban partial-birth abortion failed on Capitol Hill last month, the debate is reaching a peak in Washington state. By voter initiative, pro-life advocates are seeking to outlaw the controversial procedure in Washington, the state with the most permissive abortion statutes in... READ MORE
Life Chain Still Standing Strong Against Abortion
BY Joseph Esposito Republican hopes to bring Pa. model to the federal level
October 11-17, 1998 Issue
WASHINGTON—Rep. Joseph Pitts (R-Pa.), one of the leading pro-life advocates in the House of Representatives, has introduced legislation to provide federal assistance for abortion alternatives. This bill would replicate a highly successfully statewide program Pitts championed in Pennsylvania.
Known... READ MORE
Maine Pro-Lifers Seek Partial-Birth Abortion Ban
BY Ed Langlois
October 11-17, 1998 Issue
In Maine, pro-life leaders are gathering signatures for a November 1999 ballot measure that would seek to classify partial-birth abortion as infanticide. Some 52,000 signatures are needed by Jan. 1 and 27,000 are already collected.
“We're going all out,” says Father James Nadeau, pastor of... READ MORE
UNICEF and WHO Embracing a ‘Reproductive Health’ Agenda
October 11-17, 1998 Issue
NEW YORK—In renewed evidence of the systematic effort by senior U.N. officials to mobilize the entire U.N. system in support of the population-control agenda advanced by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)... READ MORE
The Gospel Of Life
October 4-10, 1998 Issue
The Church's position on the death penalty is complex but clear. In Evangelium Vitae, Pope John Paul II addresses capital punishment in the light of the contemporary situation:
On this matter [of the death penalty] there is a growing tendency, both in the Church and in civil society, to demand that... READ MORE
New D.C.-Area Black Group Vows to Fight for Life
BY William Murray Abortion is not ‘a white people's issue,’ says one leader
October 4-10, 1998 Issue
Through adoption, education, and promotion of strong family life, black Catholics can defeat abortion, speakers said at a Sept. 19 pro-life conference in Washington, D.C., under the patronage of Venerable Pierre Toussaint.
“The value of human life is not determined by the circumstances of... READ MORE
The Gospel Of Life
September 27-October 3, 1998 Issue
The issue of brain death shows how advances in medicine may not provide ultimate answers to profound human questions. In Evangelium Vitae, Pope John Paul II calls to mind the moral confusion which arises wherever technological progress is not directed, formed, and nourished by knowledge and love of... READ MORE
Pro-Life Works Solicited forAnnual Contest
September 27-October 3, 1998 Issue
WASHINGTON—The 1999 Student Contests program sponsored by the March for Life Education and Defense Fund is now under way, according to Nellie Gray, the fund's president. Winners will be honored at the 26th annual March for Life, scheduled for Jan. 22 in the nation's capital.
Junior and senior high... READ MORE
Coalition Rallying to Defeat Michigan Assisted-Suicide Proposal
BY Dan Digmann
September 27-October 3, 1998 Issue
LANSING, Mich.—Americans are sharply divided with regard to the moral and ethical arguments against assisted suicide — especially in Michigan, where Geoffrey Fieger, an outspoken advocate of euthanasia who is best known as Dr. Jack Kevorkian's former defense lawyer, is on the ballot for governor as... READ MORE
Canadian Pro-Life Activist Jailed for HerSilent Witness
BY Jerry Filteau Linda Gibbons disregards injunction that prohibits even peaceful protests
September 27-October 3, 1998 Issue
TORONTO—The latest arrest of pro-life activist Linda Gibbons has underscored the Canadian pro-life movement's ongoing struggle against injunctions limiting right to life demonstrations.
Gibbons, one of Canada's leading pro-life activists, and two supporters were arrested Sept. 9 for picketing... READ MORE
‘Brain Death’ Issue Sparks Debate Among Catholic Experts
BY Brian Caulfield
September 27-October 3, 1998 Issue
NEW YORK—Sacred Scripture says that man is appointed to live once and then die. The number of years allotted, however, has tended to increase in recent times with better nutrition, hygiene, and medical technologies. Those same medical technologies also have influenced the way that death is... READ MORE
THE GOSPEL OF LIFE
September 20-26, 1998 Issue
Young pro-lifers (see story below) are increasingly dedicated to educating their peers as Pope John Paul II called for in Evangelium Vitae:
“In particular, there is a need for education about the value of life from its very origins. It is an illusion to think that we can build a true culture of... READ MORE
Young Pro-Lifers’Message for’Abortion Generation’
BY Mike Mastromatteo Canadian and U.S. students prep for efforts in new school year
September 20-26, 1998 Issue
TORONTO—Canadian high school and university students plan to bring the right to life issue front and center for the 1998-99 school year.
Organized at both the university and secondary school levels, Canadian pro-life students are striving to make respect life themes more relevant among their... READ MORE
New French Pro-Life Group Adopts American-Style Strategy
BY Ellen Rossini
September 20-26, 1998 Issue
DALLAS—Droit de Naitre, the newest yet already the largest pro-life organization in France, is enkindling the protest against the country's 24-year-old abortion law — and its possible expansion — by focusing on education and grass-roots political pressure.
Now numbering 35,000 members, Droit de... READ MORE
Pro-Life Leaders Decry FDA’s Approval of ‘Contraception Kit’
BY Joseph Esposito Experts call it 'repackaging' of 'morning after' pill
September 20-26, 1998 Issue
WASHINGTON—The Food and Drug Administration's recent approval of the so-called “emergency contraception kit” has provoked sharp criticism from leading Catholics and others. Although billed as contraceptives, the pills are essentially abortifacients, according to many pro-life leaders.
Known as... READ MORE
Help in Post-Abortion Healing
September 13-19, 1998 Issue
Resources for Post-Abortion Healing Information and help for post-abortion healing can usually be found by contacting your local diocese, crisis pregnancy center and pro-life organizations. Some national resources include: 1. Elliot Institute, PO Box 7348, Springfield, IL 62791-7348. Internet... READ MORE
The Gospel Of Life
September 13-19, 1998 Issue
Adoption is an opportunity for couples ‘to provide love and caring for children who may have clouded futures.’ (see article below) In Evangelium Vitae Pope John Paul II said:
“A particularly significant expression of solidarity between families is a willingness to adopt or take in children... READ MORE
Adoption Poses Challenges and Opportunities for Couples
BY Bill Murray
September 13-19, 1998 Issue
Most prefer to adopt independently, but many use agencies
WASHINGTON—Infertile Catholic couples may be able to adopt American babies without spending large sums of money and waiting years for an adoption agency's decision. But success is linked to hard work, persistence, patience, and some divine... READ MORE
Homosexual Rights Protected Under Canadian Province's Code
BY Mike Mastromatteo
September 13-19, 1998 Issue
Prince Edward Island's reputation for traditional values suffers a blow
TORONTO—Church and pro-life groups are dismayed with a decision by the Prince Edward Island (PEI) government to provide human rights protection for the gay lifestyle.
Following the example of other provincial governments,... READ MORE
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