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Official Hymn of World Youth Day Seoul 2027
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Cardinal José Luis Lacunza Maestrojuán, the bishop of the Diocese of David Photo: ADN Celam

Pro Life

USA: births rise, abortions fall one year after Supreme Court ruling

The 2022 data show an 8% decrease in the abortion rate in the 32 states. This suggests that fewer women chose abortion in those states, even with the option to travel elsewhere to obtain it. These initial findings coincide with a study by the Institute of Labor Economics that revealed states with pro-life laws experienced an increase of 32,000 births due to the impact of such laws.

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Virgin of the migrants: the Mexican virgin (who is not Guadalupe) to become an international shrine in the Philippines

The proclamation of the title of an international sanctuary took place on January 26 during a solemn Eucharistic celebration presided over by the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Charles John Brown, along with the Bishop of Antipolo, Bishop Ruperto Santos, and 80 other bishops from across the country. Among the numerous faithful present was also the First Lady of the Philippines, Louise Araneta-Marcos.