An expectant mother can face many challenges, including lack of support from the father, financial strains, concerns about her own health and that of her child and pressures from family and friends. Every woman should be able to depend upon a community of support. That is why Catholic social service …

by Matt Hadro Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 13, 2020 / 10:30 am MT (CNA).- Catholic bishops in Massachusetts are fighting a state measure to expand legal abortion. An amendment adopted by the state house on Thursday would allow for abortions in certain circumstances throughout pregnancy, a move the state’s Catholic …

I have been writing this column for two years, discussing various Respect Life topics each month. The vast majority of comments I receive about this column and its related videos/podcasts are positive. Readers and listeners appreciate that issues that often go unnoticed receive attention, and enjoy learning how to volunteer …

by Mary Farrow Denver Newsroom, May 8, 2020 / 05:29 pm MT (CNA).- Mother’s Day is going to look different for most families this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic. For Catholics, some churches are in the process of slowly re-opening public Masses, but the dispensation from the Sunday obligation …