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Hope and Unity in a Time of Crisis: Fr. Giordano on Pope Leo XIV

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / November 13, 2025 /

Fr. Francesco Giordano, Regional Director for Human Life International in Europe, discusses Pope Leo XIV’s papacy, his unique background, and what his leadership could mean for the Catholic Church, life, and family in today’s divided world. Fr. Giordano shares stories of his encounters with Pope Leo—both as a cardinal and as pope—and reflects on his…

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This We Believe: Basic Catholic Beliefs in One Quick Guide

By HLI Staff / November 12, 2025 /
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What are some basic Catholic beliefs and Catholic prayers? Discover the Apostles’ Creed, Commandments, Sacraments, Beatitudes, and classic Catholic prayers…

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The Moral Truth About IVF and Surrogacy

By Fr. Shenan J. Boquet / November 10, 2025 /

Earlier this summer, authorities raided a mansion in Arcadia, California. There they found 21 children, almost all of whom were born through surrogacy. Police say the case began in May, when a two-month-old infant was hospitalized with severe head injuries. A subsequent search of the couple’s home uncovered 15 children, with six more found in…

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Censored for Defending Families: The Shocking Case Against a Pro-Life Missionary

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / November 6, 2025 /

Mario Rojas, HLI’s Regional Director for Latin America, discusses a stunning real-world case of censorship and faith under fire. Earlier this year, one of HLI’s missionaries in Latin America was accused of “hate speech” simply for giving a pro-life talk on authentic sexual education, i.e. one that promotes abstinence before marriage and respect for life.…

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Saints Inspire Us to Defend Human Dignity

By Fr. Shenan J. Boquet / November 3, 2025 /

“Life is like a voyage on the sea of history, often dark and stormy, a voyage in which we watch for the stars that indicate the route. The true stars of our life are the people who have lived good lives. They are lights of hope. …Jesus Christ is the true light, the sun that…

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Spiritual Warfare Explained: Inside the Battle for Life

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / October 30, 2025 /

Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses the reality of spiritual warfare—what it is, how it manifests in daily life, and how Catholics can defend themselves through prayer, virtue, and the sacraments. In this episode, Fr. Boquet also shares powerful insights from Scripture and the Catechism, describes the spiritual attacks facing families, and explains how there is an…

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China’s Birth Rate Crisis

By Fr. Shenan J. Boquet / October 27, 2025 /

A recent headline on an article published by the BBC is astonishing. “China offers parents $1,500 in bid to boost births,” it reads. Wait a minute. China’s Communist government is now paying for couples to have children? The same Communist Party that, for decades, enforced the most brutal population control regime on earth? It’s worth…

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Understanding Evangelium Vitae: JPII’s Message to the Modern World

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / October 23, 2025 /

What does Evangelium Vitae – St. John Paul II’s landmark 1995 encyclical on the Gospel of Life – teach us about freedom, truth, and the dignity of every human person? In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses why Evangelium Vitae remains a “comprehensive manifesto for the pro-life movement.” He explains its historical context, the false…

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AI Pornography and the Death of Real Love

By Fr. Shenan J. Boquet / October 20, 2025 /

“Those who produce and share AI-generated content should always exercise diligence in verifying the truth of what they disseminate and, in all cases, should ‘avoid the sharing of words and images that are degrading of human beings, that promote hatred and intolerance, that debase the goodness and intimacy of human sexuality or that exploit the…

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The Philippines’ Battle Against Divorce: What’s at Stake

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / October 16, 2025 /

Divorce remains illegal in just two countries worldwide: the Philippines and Vatican City. In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet explains the ongoing campaign to legalize divorce in the Philippines and why this debate goes far beyond one nation. Discover how the breakdown of marriage affects culture, governance, and the common good—and why the state must…

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