Thousands of anti-abortion supporters marched in Washington, D.C., for the 2026 March for Life rally. Its President Jennie Bradley Lichter about what she says makes this year’s participants unique. (AP Video: Mike Pesoli) Copyright 2026 The Associated Press.

The Holy Father’s message was published ahead of the March for Life being held in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 23. This is set to be the 53rd year the annual pro-life observance has drawn hundreds of thousands of people to the nation’s capital.

Thousands of young Catholics gathered at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, Jan. 22 to worship at a vigil Mass on the eve of the March for Life. “Our goal is not only to make abortion illegal,” Diocese of Lincoln Bishop James D. Conley said during the homily. “Our goal is to make abortion unthinkable.”

Hundreds of Utahns gathered from around the state Saturday to take part in the 11th annual March for Life on Capitol Hill.

With tens of thousands of pro-life Americans gathering for the 53rd annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., on Friday, EWTN will provide live coverage.

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The annual March for Life rally took over some downtown streets Jan. 22, 2026.

Cissie Graham Lynch shares how March for Life transformed her views as young families and students lead the charge defending unborn children nationwide.