Responding to conflict in the Middle East, some members of Arlington's faith community have turned to prayer and fasting, as well as organizing and fundraising. Some doing this work say they are focused on building bridges.
Since 1973, the Catholic Church in the United States has designated October as Respect Life Month. This annual observance serves as a poignant reminder of the Church s commitment to promoting .
The statement encourages Catholics to ask themselves whether they know of efforts in their area to help women who are pregnant or parenting in difficult circu.