Justice Ginsburg Calls ‘Roe’ a Disappointing Decision

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg noted that, in the 40 years since ‘Roe v. Wade,’ pro-life advocates have successfully introduced restrictions on abortion access in many states.

U.S. Help for Jailed Iran Pastor ‘Woefully’ Inept, Congressmen Charge

Six members of Congress urged the State Department to use the full resources of the U.S. government to free the Christian pastor.

Congressional Delegates Praise Pope’s Loving Example

Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., led a group of representatives to the Vatican for the inaugural Mass.

Pro-Life Groups Urge Grassroots ‘Call to Conscience’

Initiative asks Congress to include conscience protection in essential legislation in response to the HHS mandate.

Abortion Expansion in Defense Bill Gets Troubling Support From Pro-Life Senators

Pro-life advocates worry that the November elections might have resulted in a weakening of congressional pro-life sentiment.

A More Catholic Capitol Hill

The largest-ever Catholic contingent is one of the major features of the most religiously diverse Congress in U.S. history.

Paul Ryan, Catholic Who Looks to Church's Social Teaching, Tapped as Romney Running Mate

Wisconsin congressman cheered by some as strong pro-lifer, criticized by others as wanting to reduce deficit ‘on the backs of the poor.’

Catholic Business Owners Seek Injunction to Halt HHS Mandate Compliance

Churches exempt, ministries in question, but this lawsuit asks: what about individual conscientious objectors?

'Breakthrough' Effort to Secure Conscience Rights in HHS Mandate Fight

U.S. bishops welcome inclusion of conscience provisions in a House subcommittee appropriations bill for Health and Human Services funding.

Get Out the (Catholic) Vote

Groups stress the difference the swing vote bloc could make by voting its collective conscience.

Chen Guangcheng's Escape Marks New Era of Outrage Against Forced Abortions in China

Researcher charges that the U.N. Population Fund, a partner in the Gates Foundation birth-control campaign, ‘is directly responsible for forced abortions … in China.’

Robert Muise Extends His Marine Corps Oath to Law Practice

Fortnight for Freedom Profile: 'I swore to defend America against all enemies, foreign and domestic,' says founder of American Freedom Law Center.

Supreme Court Upholds Health-Care Law, Stage Set for First Amendment Showdown

Although the court ruled on the constitutionality of Obamacare, it left the door open to those pursuing the right to religious freedom.

What the Court Said About Obamacare

COMMENTARY

Vouchers Help Catholic Schools Survive

Poll shows 56% in support of government assistance. Programs expanding, helping to keep parochial schools afloat.

Bishops Critique Their Handling of Ryan Budget Before Approving New Statement on Economic Crisis

During the U.S. bishops’ meeting in Atlanta, several bishops questioned the conference’s recent statements on budget proposals.

Catholic Lawmaker Seeks Colleagues' Support for HHS Mandate Suits

Faith and Freedom on the New Haven Green

It was only one of scores of rallies June 8, but for religious liberty in America, this is 'hallowed ground.'

Americans Stand Up for Religious Freedom on Bill of Rights’ Anniversary

Rallies draw more than 75,000 people to protest HHS ‘contraceptive mandate.’

Prenda and Live Action Videos Amplify the Conversation About Sex-Selective Abortions in the U.S.

Group continues undercover videotaping, as Congress fails to pass law prohibiting procedure.