Paul visits Washington DC to March for Life
Paul Atkin, from the Archdiocesan Pro-Life Office, joined tens of thousands of pro-lifers in Washington DC for the recent March for Life.
The annual event is the largest pro-life gathering in the world.
It highlights the need to protect unborn children while advocating for policies that support both mothers and their children.
Paul said: “There was a strong Catholic presence, with numerous bishops, priests, religious orders, and laypeople taking part.
"Many carried banners, prayed the Rosary, and attended Masses and Eucharistic adoration in connection with the event."
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He added: "What I remember most is that the event was like an annual Catholic reunion!
"There were lots of parishes and schools, led by their priests and nuns, who had travelled, sometimes for days, to be at the March.
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"The 'culture of life' is a vibrant part of the Church in America and it was heartening to witness and be part of."
This year’s march called for renewed efforts to expand support for women facing unplanned pregnancies, improve adoption services, and resist efforts to enshrine abortion access at the state and federal levels.
Participants voiced concerns about continued political and cultural battles over abortion laws, pledging to work toward a society where life is cherished and protected.
US Vice President JD Vance, who is Catholic, told the crowd: “We march to live out the sacred truth that every single child is a miracle and a gift from God."
He said that it was the task of government to “make it easier for young moms and dads to afford to have kids, to bring them into the world, and to welcome them as the blessings that we know they are here at the March for Life”.
Paul also met with representatives of the Archdiocese of Washington to discuss pro-life issues and share ideas.
The UK March for Life 2025 is in London on Saturday 6 September 2025 and a bus always runs from Scotland. Contact Paul at the Archdiocesan Pro-Life Office for details: prolife@staned.org.uk