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

PENNSYLVANIA

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!

Hey High Schoolers — Ready to Speak Up?

Got opinions? Passion? A voice that deserves to be heard? Jump into our essay and speech contests and show what you’ve got! This is your chance to level up your communication skills, share your perspective on meaningful issues and use your voice to make an impact. Visit www.paprolife.org/education/#studentcontests for more details.

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

Pro-Life January Events + Annual Day of Prayer for Life

 

*NEW* Respect Life Parish Leader Email List The USCCB Pro-Life Secretariat is putting together a new direct email list for Respect Life parish leaders. Join now to receive updates, new materials, and our "Pro-Life Leader Digest" straight to your inbox. Join the list!   January 2026 Pro-Life Events There are many Pro-Life events and prayer opportunities coming up in January! Please join us either in-person or in prayer as we mark the anniversary of Roe v. Wade and continue to work towards building a culture of life. If you have any questions about what may be planned in your local area, please contact your diocesan Respect Life director. (If you're not sure what diocese you live in, you can search by zip code.) Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us!   9 Days for Life Join the thousands of Catholics across the country praying for the protection of human life. Starting on January 16, participants are invited to pray for, learn about, and offer small sacrifices for the protection of human life. Sign up to receive the daily prayers via email or text message! https://www.respectlife.org/9-days-signup  Available in both English and Spanish! Parish Leader Resources here!  Sign Up for 9 Days for Life!   National Prayer Vigil for Life & Holy Hour The National Prayer Vigil for Life is a pro-life prayer vigil held on the eve of the March for Life each January since 1979. Thousands of pilgrims from across the nation pray for an end to abortion and a greater respect for all human life. It is held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C on January 22nd, 2026. In the D.C. Metro Area? Join us in-person!. View the schedule here. Or watch the opening Mass live at 5pm Eastern on EWTN or livestreamed via the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Special Note: Seminarian-led holy hours will be livestreamed during the overnight hours between 9:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. To see the full listing for the overnight hours, please click here. National Day of Prayer for the Protection of Human Life Did you know? January 22 is a day of prayer and penance called the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children: The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM), no. 373, designates January 22 as a particular day of prayer and penance, called the "Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children": "In all the Dioceses of the United States of America, January 22 (or January 23, when January 22 falls on a Sunday) shall be observed as a particular day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion." (more information) Resources Choices of Readings for Mass on January 22nd Mass for Giving Thanks to God for the Gift of Human Life Action Guide for the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Pro-Life Prayers Webinar Recording Want more step-by-step instruction? Watch this webinar on how to observe the annual Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children on January 22, we cover: Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children 9 Days for Life Novena Easy-to-use tools to help your parish or school observe the annual Day of Prayer Q&A Webinar Recording Links Mentioned during Webinar 9 Days for Life National Prayer Vigil for Life Respect Life Action Guides Respect Life Store- Shop Christmas Sale now! Many FREE items! Walking with Moms in Need WWMIN Webinar & Videos USCCB Respect Life Youtube Channel Monthly Prayer Guide Flocknote Respect Life Articles / Bulletin Boxes Reprinting Guidelines Word of Life   USCCB Respect Life About | Website | Store

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