March for Life Archives

Women in Italy shocked by athlete sued over pregnancy

Mar 17, 2021

A prominent Italian prolife activist has spoken out about the story of Lara Lugli, a volleyball player being sued by her club for an unplanned pregnancy, saying the case is emblematic of a societal disregard for women, particularly those who are mothers.

By Elise Ann Allen

Changes in political landscape mean battle will be tougher, pro-lifers told

Jan 31, 2021

Ever since Vice President Mike Pence, at the 2017 March for Life rally, announced, “Life is winning again in America,” the pro-life movement’s association with the Trump administration grew stronger.

By Kurt Jensen

Pro-life witness is rooted in the Eucharist, Archbishop Lori says

Jan 31, 2021

The witness of the pro-life movement is rooted in the Eucharist, said Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore.

By Mark Pattison

Small crowd braves weather, COVID to uphold March for Life tradition

Jan 31, 2021

For about 200 people, subfreezing temperatures, blistering winds, and a recommendation to stay at home didn’t matter. They joined about 60 pro-life advocates for the 48th National March for Life from the Museum of the Bible to the Supreme Court on Jan. 29.

By John Lavenburg

March is small, but group’s ‘message of solidarity’ with unborn strong as ever

Jan 30, 2021

It was the coldest national March for Life in some years, it was the smallest, and it also may be remembered as the bravest.

By Kurt Jensen

Young people urged to be ‘persistent in highlighting’ the sacredness of life

Jan 30, 2021

The continuing COVID-19 pandemic and strict restrictions intended to slow its spread did not stop young people and others from rallying, praying and standing up for life Jan. 29.

By Richard Szczepanowski

Political upheaval alters strategies in US abortion debate

Jan 23, 2021

Pro-life leaders across America were elated a year ago when Donald Trump became the first sitting U.S. president to appear in person at their highest-profile annual event, the March for Life held every January.

The mood is more sober now — a mix of disappointment over Trump’s defeat and hope that his legacy of judicial appointments will lead to future court victories limiting abortion rights.

By David Crary