Cardinal Duka, former Prague archbishop persecuted by communist regime, dies at 82
Duka was a fierce opponent of communist regimes throughout his lifetime, including those in Eastern Europe and China.
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Articles tagged Obituaries
Bishop Edward Slattery, known for standing against secular forces, dies at 84
Bishop Emeritus Edward Slattery of Tulsa, Oklahoma expanded Catholic Charities in his diocese, instituted measures to prevent abuse in churches, and spoke out against secular forces in culture and politics that undermined Catholic principles.
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Cdl. Burke: Pope Benedict XVI’s teaching on the liturgy ‘a lasting and living heritage’
'He was an especially gifted teacher of the Catholic Faith with a particular appreciation of the highest and most perfect expression of the Faith: Sacred Worship.'
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Founder of pro-life doctors’ group Dr. Robert Walley dies of cancer at 81
Dr. Walley was the founder of MaterCare International, a pro-life international organization of Catholic health professionals dedicated to the care of mothers and babies.
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Sandra Cano, ‘Mary Doe’ of Doe v. Bolton, RIP
'I felt responsible for the experiences to which the mothers and babies were being subjected' during abortion, she said.
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Alison Davis, the leader of the disability rights group No Less Human, RIP
I lost a friend and we lost a great leader on December 3. Alison Davis, who was born with Spina Bifida and hydrocephalus, became the leader of the disability rights group – No Less Human in the 1990’s but Alison had already been active in the fight to protect children with disabilities from being killed based on eugenic attitudes. Alison was one of the world’s greatest advocates for the right to life of people with disabilities. She was a tremendously caring person who effectively communicated her support of life and opposition to killing through euthanasia. Alison first became involved in the issue […]
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Magaly Llaguno, principal foundress of America’s Hispanic pro-life movement, dies at 73
In addition to building a network of pro-life organizations throughout Latin America that helped to fight the tide of pro-abortion advocacy, Llaguno helped in founding important American pro-life groups as well, including National Right to Life.
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‘No one can fill her shoes’: Pro-life trailblazer Barbara Willke passes away
"The impact she and [her husband] Jack have had on the pro-life movement is immeasurable,” said Bradley Mattes, executive director of Life Issues Institute.
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Leaders remember 'pro-life giant' Dr. C. Everett Koop
Ronald Reagan's Surgeon General passed away Monday at the age of 96.
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Unsung international pro-life hero passes away
Richard Wilkins, RIP.
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