Join us every Monday evening in Advent to pray for unborn children, their mothers and all pro-life intentions.
Following the Rosary, a guest speaker will give a brief reflection. Duration: 30 mins.
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Join Paul Atkin, Pro-Life Officer for the Archdiocese on Zoom on Monday, 17 November at 7.45pm. Register here
This prayerful event marks the anniversary of the implementation of the Abortion Act in April, 1968. We'll remember all unborn children, mothers and families affected by abortion. We'll pray our society will bring about the day when no child is unwanted, no woman unloved and the pressures which lead abortion no longer exist.
Register at: bit.ly/proliferosary25
Sr Andrea Fraile gave this powerful pro-life reflection at the national Stations of the Cross on Monday night.
She highlights how we must reflect Jesus' mercy and love in our message of life, particularly to those who are suffering, vulnerable and alone.
Sr Andrea Fraile is a member of the Sisters of the Gospel of Life based in Glasgow.
The national online Stations of the Cross is held each Monday in Lent at 7:45pm. Register at bit.ly/stations25
John Deighan highlights that in the Way of the Cross, despite the anguish of the suffering Christ, we can find hope, consolation and inspiration by anticipating His Resurrection and ultimate victory.
Watch below or on YouTube. John Deighan is the CEO of The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children. Visit spuc.org.uk
Part of the national online Stations of the Cross, held each Monday in Lent at 7:45pm. Register at bit.ly/stations25
Paul Atkin, the Pro-Life Officer of the Archdiocese, recently returned from a pilgrimage to Mexico City in homage to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Every year, millions of Catholics visit the shrine on the outskirts of the capital. Here is what he learned…
Tepeyac Hill is the major site of pilgrimage in the Americas
Tepeyac Hill, where the Virgin Mary appeared to Juan Diego, is a huge site of pilgrimage. It is to that continent what Lourdes is to Europe. The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (below) has Mass on the hour, every hour, from 6am to 8pm. I was able to go to Mass and take time to pray before the miraculous tilma (cloak), which is displayed in a specially designed glass case. At the very top of Tepeyac Hill, there’s the Chapel of the Hill of Tepeyac – it is where the Virgin Mary actually appeared to Juan Diego.
The cloak worn by Juan Diego baffles scientists
The cloak can be viewed in the Basilica. The image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, miraculously imprinted on the cloth, continues to baffle scientists and historians. The image has never faded and it shows no signs of deterioration after almost 500 years. Some of the image’s miraculous qualities are fascinating: for example, there are no brushstrokes on the cloak - the image appears to be a divine imprint, rather than the work of a human artist.
Mexico City is safer than you think
We saw loads of police officers at the main tourist points and there was one on every platform on the underground. The first two carriages of every train are reserved for women and young children. We didn’t feel unsafe at any time. We stayed at the Hotel Catedral in the centre of town where rooms start at about £70/night. Getting to and from the airport was easy with Welcome Pickups who provided an English speaking driver for about £35 from the airport to our hotel.
Our Lady of Guadalupe put an end to human sacrifice
I discovered that the appearance and image of Our Lady of Guadalupe contributed to the end of human sacrifice in violent Aztec culture and played a significant role in the conversion of millions of Mexicans to Catholicism. St Pope John Paul II made five visits to the Shrine declaring Our Lady of Guadalupe the Patroness of the Unborn and today we pray to her as an enduring reminder that every life is precious from conception to natural death.
It’s easy to get there
I fulfilled a long-held promise to Our Lady to visit the site of her miraculous apparition at Guadalupe, in Mexico City. While Rome and Lourdes are more practical to get to in this year of pilgrimage, it’s easier to get to than you might think, particularly if you combine it with a trip to the US. The Pilgrimage site is located in Mexico City with flights there from major US and European airlines. If you were visiting Florida it would be an easy add-on and UK nationals do not need a visa.
As I left the Basilica to head back to Scotland I had a renewed sense of the importance of defending the most vulnerable, particularly the unborn and their mothers. Our Lady of Guadalupe’s image inspires all who seek to uphold the dignity of life, and her intercession offers strength to the pro-life movement worldwide.
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."
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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We hope you were able to join us for the 2025 March for Life on Friday. Here's a recap of the awesome day where tens of thousands marched in our nation's capital to be a voice for the voiceless! pic.twitter.com/dypO87lK66
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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
Thanks to everyone who attended the annual Pro-Life Chain in Lothian Road, Edinburgh, on Saturday.
The event is organised by The Society for Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) and it saw around 200 people gather as a peaceful witness to the lives of the unborn who are killed by abortion.
SPUC posted on Facebook: "A huge thank you to all pro-lifers who stood in defence of life yesterday at SPUC’s Edinburgh pro-life chain.
"The courage of our pro-life community is truly inspiring and together we will make abortion unthinkable!"
The day began with recitation of The Rosary at Sacred Heart Church in nearby Lauriston Street, led by Fr Gerard Hatton (St Patrick's Church in The Cowgate) and joined by the Marian Franciscans, who travelled from Dundee for the event.
Paul Atkin, from the Archdiocesan Pro-Life Office said: "The Pro-Life Chain reminds us of the infinite dignity of every human person from the first moment of their conception.
"The Church is committed to protecting the weakest and most vulnerable people in society who are created in the image and likeness of God.
"In Scotland today, unborn children and their mothers are the most threatened members of society when even their right to life is taken away.
"It was great to see so many Catholics from all over Scotland supporting this peaceful witness to the goodness of life."