The U. S. Supreme Court is presently hearing oral arguments concerning the constitutional status of a World War I era memorial cross erected in 1925 in remembrance of those from Prince George's County, Maryland who died in the conflict. The suit was brought about by those who believe that the monument signifies a state endorsement of organized religion.

Babies are experts at instructing us in the preciousness of human life. Our advocacy for the unborn will be most effective when we allow it make us more compassionate and more humane.

The Peruvian cardinal was in Rome for a conference sponsored by the general secretariat of the Synod of Bishop centered on the topics that will be discussed at the synod Oct. 6-27.

The family of Covington Catholic student Nick Sandmann is suing The Washington Post for how it covered the viral incident following the March for Life. From a Catholic perspective, an open and honest conversation is the preferred option.

The Philippine journalist Maria Ressa was arrested on Feb. 13.

A recent Marist poll has found that Americans are about evenly split when it comes to their views on abortion. In a shift from the previous month's poll, more people who are under the age of 45 and who are Democrats and younger people have identified themselves with the pro-life position.