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Murder of an Unborn Child

When a pregnant woman is killed, society mourns a double tragedy because two lives are taken. Fetal homicide laws in 38 states recognize that a child in the womb is worthy of protection, and assert that those who kill an unborn child should be prosecuted as murderers. Cases of fetal h
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June 02, 2016
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culture of life, House Bill 1799, murder of an unborn child, pro-life

Lawmaker Explains How Medical Technology Demands Action to Save Lives

Click here to send a message in support of pro-life House Bill 1948.  
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April 06, 2016
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dismemberment abortion, House Bill 1948, Pain capable, pro-life

North Korea, China and…Pennsylvania?

“Safe, Legal and Rare” is a common refrain of abortion supporters. However, a legal late-term procedure known as “dismemberment abortion” carries significant risk to the health of the mother and requires the baby’s limbs to be torn from his or her body. This results in an increased ri
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March 31, 2016
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abortion, dismemberment ban, pain capable ban, Pennsylvania Catholic, pro-life

What Does the Church Teach about Life & Dignity?

This is part of a video series by the USCCB and Catholic Relief Services on Catholic Social Teaching. In this video, Cardinal Peter Turkson, Fr. James Martin, SJ, and Dr. Carolyn Woo, discuss Care for God’s Creation.
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January 19, 2016
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catholic relief services, catholic social teaching, dignity of the human person, life and dignity, pro-life, USCCB

Spread ‘A Vision of Life and Love’

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York called on everyone “concerned about the tragedy of abortion” to recommit to a “vision of life and love, a vision that excludes no one” on January 14. His statement marks the 43rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision leg
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January 15, 2016
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9 days for life, abortion, babies, Cardinal Dolan, prayer for life, pregnancy, pro-life, year of mercy

Make a Digital Pilgrimage for Life

When people hear the word “pilgrimage,” many think of far-off destinations, such as Lourdes, Fatima, or Santiago de Compostela. Today, in the digital era, we have the opportunity to make a pilgrimage without ever leaving our hometown. In fact, the U.S. Bishops are asking C
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January 13, 2016
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9 days for life, abortion, babies, march for life, prayer, prayer resources, pro-life, pro-life prayer, respect for life, roe v wade

Do Not Be Indifferent to Abortion

The Pennsylvania abortion report was released this week with little note. The number of abortions in Pennsylvania in 2014 is about the same as the year before: 18 more for a total of 32,126. Statistically speaking, people may shrug their shoulders and think that’s neither good nor bad
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January 08, 2016
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2014 abortion report, 9 days for life, abortion, abortion statistics, crisis pregnancy, pope francis, pro-life, year of mercy

Fight is not over for Abortion Non-Discrimination Act in Congress

Although the Abortion Non-Discrimination Act (ANDA) was not included in Congress’s end-of-year funding legislation, the National Committee for the Human Life Amendment (NCHLA) sent a message expressing “heartfelt appreciation and encouragement” to advocates who contacted lawmakers abo
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December 17, 2015
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abortion, abortion non-d, ANDA, Congress, conscience protection, health care conscience, national campaign for human life amendment, NCHLA, pro-life

PCC Executive Director Receives Defender of Life Award

Dr. Robert J. O’Hara, Jr., Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference, was honored with the Defender of Life Award by the Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia at their annual Stand Up for Life Dinner. Edel Finnegan, Executive Director of the Pro-Life Union of Greater
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December 01, 2015
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Protect Conscience Rights of Health Care Providers

The National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC) and the National Committee for a Human Life Amendment (NCHLA) are part of a national coalition in a call-to-action to protect the conscience rights of health care providers, especially nurses. Dr. Marie Hilliard, Director of Bioethics and
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November 20, 2015
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abortion, Abortion Non Discrimination Act, ANDA, Congress, National Catholic Bioethics Center, national committee for a human life amendment, NCBC, NCHLA, pro-life
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