Insights from the Human Life Review: Dec. 30, 2025

 

Scroll to view all articles NEWSWORTHY: Illinois and New York Advance Assisted Suicide, Claiming It Means Dignity for the Dying By Matt Lamb This means 13 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., will allow for assisted suicide beginning in 2026. ... New York Governor Kathy Hochul said she will also support assisted suicide, claiming that it is what God would want. Gwen Stefani Criticized for Promoting Christian Prayer App Because It Doesn't Promote Abortion By Jacqueline O'Hara Few things are as priceless as American celebrities remembering that Christian values actually mean something. Several celebrities learned this the hard way last week when “A Bit Fruity” podcast host Matt Bernstein mocked Catholic pop singer Gwen Stefani for promoting the Christian prayer app, Hallow, this Advent season. European Parliament Backs Abortion Travel Fund As Prelude to "Abortion Rights" By John Grondelski In a move that signals a growing effort to impose abortion access across Europe by indirect means, the European Parliament voted to endorse a proposal that would use European Union funds to underwrite abortion travel — despite the EU’s lack of authority over national abortion law. Enjoying our newsletter? Time to subscribe to the Human Life Review! CLICK HERE to choose a subscription option. WEBSITE POSTS: Film Life By Rev. Canon Victor Lee Austin Over the past few years, I have occasionally written in this space about films in which we see the persistence of pro-life concerns. These are worth noting, for the film industry, like most of our high culture, subsists within a largely progressive environment. My view is that, despite ideologies, in the long run “reality breaks through,” and if we look for it, we will find it—in films as in other places. Pope Picks Flix Mix By Brian Caulfield One of the most searched persons online this year, and apparently one of the best dressed, is not a typical celebrity and has, we recently learned, rather ordinary, even traditional, tastes in movies and fashion. Yes, I am referring to Leo XIV, the first American pope, who revealed to cultural trendsetters who came to the Vatican in November for a celebration of film his top two favorite movies ... Death's Grip on New York By Edward Mechmann The governor of New York has announced that she will sign the assisted suicide bill into law. Since our state already has unrestricted killing of people in the womb, this now completes the war on vulnerable people who are judged to be “lives not worth living”. ... This tragic decision is the culmination of over thirty years of activism by assisted suicide proponents. The Cost of Independence: A Christmas Meditation By Rev. W. Ross Blackburn Not only did Jesus pass through infancy and childhood, but in so doing, Jesus needed to be fed, changed, potty-trained, told not to touch this or that, and the like. Eventually, he needed to be taught how to learn to read, to add, to cut lumber. Even the Son of God, the Word made flesh, came into the world in need. Why? Because to be in need is to be human. Your support is greatly needed at this year-end. PLEASE SEND A DONATION (Click here) Sign up to receive the newsletter Current Issue Online!

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New Podcast Episode: How the Church Helps Pregnant Moms in Need

 

WATCH LISTEN As we conclude the season of Advent, Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Naumann talks with Kat Talalas about how the Church “walks with” moms who are pregnant or parenting in difficult circumstances. On Episode 5 of "The Respect Life Podcast," His Excellency also shares about his own life, from losing his father while still in his mother's womb to becoming a bishop and his involvement with pro-life ministry, including his time as chairman of the USCCB's Committee on Pro-Life Activities. Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Naumann is a consultant to the USCCB's Committee on Pro-Life Activities.  Watch on YouTube or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and most other podcast platforms. May the blessing of the Christ Child be yours this Christmas! USCCB Respect Life About | Website | Store

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PA House Passes Abortion Bills

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Pennsylvania's House Bill 1957, the Abortion Industry's dream legislation - National Right to Life

It could not have come at a worse time. The week before Christmas, when Christians throughout Pennsylvania celebrate the birth of our Savior, the Democrat-led House of Representatives passed a Constitutional Amendment which would allow abortion up to the moment of birth!

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Stop the Abortion Amendment in The Senate!

House Bill 1957 would allow abortion up to the moment of birth. We cannot let that happen in Pennsylvania!

Please send an immediate message to your state Senator and urge him or her to oppose this dangerous pro-abortion Constitutional Amendment. You can send the message by clicking here: Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation, Inc. - Advocacy

Thank you for sending these important messages and making these critical calls on behalf of pregnant women and their babies!

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ASSISTED SUICIDE

New York governor announces she will sign assisted suicide bill into law

The months-long delay had given opponents false hope that New York Governor Kathy Hochul might veto the assisted suicide bill instead. But after a months-long delay, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that she will sign a bill legalizing assisted suicide in the state.

In an op-ed for the Albany Times-Union, Hochul announced her decision, saying it was heavily informed by personal experience. Stating that she agreed with the idea of using assisted suicide to "speed up the inevitable," Hochul said she will sign the legislation into law.

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FACT CHECKED

Serious error in reporting Pennsylvania house vote on proposed abortion-on-demand constitutional amendment

Once again, the media have failed miserably when it comes to reporting on the abortion issue in Pennsylvania.

Numerous news outlets reported this week that a proposed pro-abortion Constitutional Amendment, House Bill 1957, passed on a party line vote.

It did not.

Two Democrats—Representatives Frank Burns and Anita Kulik—bravely voted against the dangerous measure, which would allow abortion up to the moment of birth.

Meanwhile, two Republicans—Joe Hogan and Kathleen Tomlinson—betrayed their constituents and the babies by voting for the radical legislation.

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KNOW THIS

Abortion Grief is Common and Persistent, New Study Underscores National Crisis

New research utilizing a national random survey of American women aged 41 to 45 years found that prolonged grief disorder is common after both induced abortions and natural losses.

The research investigated the degrees of grief and complicated grief attributed to natural and induced pregnancy losses, based on 1,925 surveys collected from a topic-blind panel. Of these, 409 respondents (21.2%) reported a history of induced abortion and 573 (29.8%) had a history of miscarriage or other natural losses. These rates are close to national averages, indicating a representative sample.

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Positively Pro-Life! Podcast

In this latest episode of Positively Pro-Life! Podcast, Dr. Eileen Rueter unpacks John Paul II's Letter to Women and his views on abortion and protection of life. Listen to it HERE.

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CHAPTER EVENTS

December 23

Christmas Caroling

Life Chain of Perry County Committee is spearheading a Christmas caroling event at Harrisburg Planned Parenthood on Monday, December 23 at 2 pm. See flyer for details.

January 23

National March For Life

The National March For Life will return to the Capitol at Washington D.C. next year on January 23, 2026. Join tens of thousands of pro-life marchers of our nation to be a voice for the unborn and the vulnerable. Your presence will make a world of difference!

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ALL's Pro-Life This Week Dec. 19, 2025

 

Come Lord Jesus! Dear Friends, This week, Judie reflects on the coming of the Christ Child and reminds us that heaven is our ultimate destination. READ MORE Read Judie’s other commentaries from the past week on our website. Week in Review “Catholic” Kathy Hochul signed an assisted-suicide law for the state of New York. This week, the Vatican debuted a beautiful pro-life nativity scene. Throughout 2025, STOPP has diligently worked to shut down Planned Parenthood once and for all. ALL’s Culture of Life Studies Program announced its winners for the 2025 Pro-Life Essay Contest. LEARN MORE Pro-Life Education Use this downloadable lesson booklet to teach your children that Christ—the true gift of Christmas—is the greatest gift we could have ever received. ORDER HERE Do you know how to properly address the fact that Christ is present in the Eucharist and a baby is present in the womb? This brochure helps you become more articulate when you discuss these truths. SHOP NOW Pro-Life Social Media CLSP’s director, Susan Ciancio, joins Real Presence Radio to discuss the Pro-Life Essay Contest and ALL’s other resources and programs. LEARN MORE Pro-Life This Week is made possible thanks to the generosity of our donors. Please consider supporting American Life League with a tax-deductible gift. To contribute securely online using your credit card, click HERE. Or mail your check to our address below. The preceding email is a product of American Life League. If you would like to know more, please visit our website. Copies may be made if attribution is given. Mention of a person or group or a person's or group's publication does not constitute an endorsement of all the work, publications and/or information of such person or group. Copyright (C) 2025 American Life League. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: American Life League PO Box 6170 Falmouth, VA 22403-6170 USA