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March 31, 2017

Pence casts tiebreaking vote as Senate advances pro-life measure

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence speaks to reporters Jan. 6 in New York. Pence casted a tiebreaking vote in the Senate March 30 to advance a measure allowing states more freedom to avoid funding Planned Parenthood.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Vice President Mike Pence cast the deciding vote in the Senate Thursday (March 30) to advance a measure allowing states to once more have the freedom to avoid funding Planned Parenthood clinics with federal “family planning” grants.

Published in International
January 27, 2017

'Life is winning in America,' vice president tells March for Life rally

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence speaks during a rally at the annual March for Life in Washington Jan. 27.

WASHINGTON (CNS) – Vice President Mike Pence told pro-life advocates from across the U.S. Jan. 27 that "life is winning in America, and today is a celebration of that progress."

Published in International
January 26, 2017

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence to speak at March for Life in Washington

The White House has confirmed that U.S. Vice President Mike Pence will address the Jan. 27 March for Life rally in Washington.

WASHINGTON – Weeks of speculation were confirmed on Thursday, when the White House verified that U.S. Vice President Mike Pence will speak at the national March for Life on Jan. 27.

Published in International
April 29, 2016

Pope meets American vice president Biden

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden meets Pope Francis after both leaders spoke at a conference on adult stem cell research at the Vatican April 29.

When U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is honoured next month at the University of Notre Dame, the icon of Catholic higher education in the United States, he will arrive amid sharp criticisms over his appearance.

Published in International