The U.S. House advanced legislation that could change how the U.S. delivers international food assistance. Senate consideration is next.

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

Republican legislators have introduced a bill to protect the unborn from a form of second trimester abortion that involves dismembering the bodies of unborn children.

As Mexico's highest court deliberates over a law that could legalize abortion on demand, a pro-life lawyer is promoting her book, which offers 20 of the best non-religious arguments against abortion.

Bishop Pavel Konzbul of Brno, Czech Republic, is backing the late-May gathering despite a public backlash led by former Czech presidents Václav Klaus and Miloš Zeman.

Authorities detained three men in connection with the late-night assault and theft at De Mazenod Catholic Church in Dhaka, the latest in a string of attacks on Bangladesh's small Christian minority.

The proposal is subject to final approval by a committee of abuse victims.

Catholic leaders called the new law a “defining move” to safeguard childhood but said enforcement and unresolved consent rules will determine whether it actually protects vulnerable girls.

The Vatican announced new ordinaries and auxiliary bishops for dioceses in several American states on May 1.

A parish staff member and former teacher speaks about the athletic champion’s strong Catholic roots, active participation in parish activities, and generosity to the Church.

The Dicastery for the Clergy struck down Buffalo Bishop Michael Fisher’s “assessment allocation decrees” after appeals from the parishes.

A Rhode Island man claims he was misled by Church leaders about Peter’s Pence, the ancient offering to the Holy See.