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2025 March for Life speakers include Gov. Ron DeSantis, Rep. Chris Smith, Lila Rose

(CATHOLIC NEWS AGENCY) — The March for Life Education and Defense Fund this week unveiled its speaker list for the 2025 March for Life on Friday, Jan. 24, with the lineup including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Rep. Chris Smith from New Jersey, and Live Action President Lila Rose.

The March for Life Education and Defense Fund this week unveiled its speaker list for the 2025 March for Life on Friday, Jan. 24, with the lineup including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Rep. Chris Smith from New Jersey, and Live Action President Lila Rose.

Toledo Bishop Daniel Thomas, the chair of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, will also speak at the event.

“We are overjoyed to welcome these inspiring pro-life leaders at this year’s 52nd March for Life,” Jeanne Mancini, the president of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund, said in a Jan. 9 statement.

“For the past 52 years, the March for Life has powerfully witnessed to the tragedy of abortion while calling for stronger protections for women and the unborn,” Mancini said.

“This year’s speakers will address the 2025 theme — ‘Life: Why We March,’ which reminds us of the basic truth that every life has inherent human dignity from the start.”

The rally will begin at noon and the march at 1 p.m.

DeSantis, who is Catholic, signed legislation in April 2023 to prohibit abortion in Florida once the unborn child’s heartbeat can be detected, which occurs at about six weeks into pregnancy.

The state had a referendum in 2024 to establish a legal right to abortion in the state constitution. The measure failed to reach the 60% threshold needed to pass. DeSantis campaigned strongly against the proposal.

Smith, who is also Catholic, co-chairs the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus and has an A+ rating from Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America for votes in defense of the unborn.

Rose, another Catholic, founded the pro-life nonprofit Live Action in 2003 when she was 15 years old.

Other speakers include Bethany Hamilton, who is a professional surfer, mother, and pro-life advocate; Josiah Presley, an abortion survivor; and Dr. Catherine Wheeler, a former abortionist who is now a pro-life obstetrician.

Also speaking will be Beverly Jacobson, CEO of Mama Bear Care; the Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, president of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod; Jennie Bradley Lichter, president-elect of the March for Life; and Hannah Lape, a student and president for the Wheaton College Voice for Life.

“I’m thrilled to be joining the March for Life at this pivotal moment, and I couldn’t be more excited to share the stage this year with dedicated elected officials, pro-life leaders, and other great Americans who will share their testimonies about why they fight for Life,” Lichter said in a statement.

“There is nothing else like the March for Life, and this year’s lineup is a reminder of the enduring strength of our movement.”

The Christian rock band Unspoken will perform before the rally. Julie Stone, who owns Sopranojam Music Studio in Mountville, Pennsylvania, will perform the national anthem.

(Originally published by Catholic News Agency)

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MARCH FOR LIFE ANNOUNCES SPEAKERS FOR 52ND ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE

“Life: Why We March which reminds us of the basic truth that every life has inherent human dignity from the start.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the March for Life Education and Defense Fund announced the speakers for the 52nd annual March for Life, taking place on January 24, 2025. Speakers include Florida Governor Ron DeSantis; U.S. Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ); Bethany Hamilton, professional surfer, mother, and pro-life advocate; Dr. Catherine Wheeler, Obstetrician; Josiah Presley, Abortion Survivor; Lila Rose, President of Live Action; Beverly Jacobson, CEO of Mama Bear Care; and Jennie Bradley Lichter, President-Elect of the March for Life.

This year’s theme, ‘Life: Why we March’ focuses on returning to our roots to acknowledge the humanity of each person, while also highlighting the need to protect and support both mother and child through the thousands of resources available to them. Our goal this year is to remind and reignite everyone — politicians, legislators, families, and women – in the truth that every life, unborn and born, has inherent dignity, meaning, and value, and as such is always worth fighting for. Our speakers will serve as witnesses to emphasizes the joy and beauty of life, and the dedication of the pro-life movement.

“We are overjoyed to welcome these inspiring pro-life leaders at this year’s 52nd March for Life.  For the past 52 years, the March for Life has powerfully witnessed to the tragedy of abortion, while calling for stronger protections for women and the unborn. This year’s speakers will address the 2025 theme—‘Life: Why We March’ which reminds us of the basic truth that every life has inherent human dignity from the start.” Jeanne Mancini, President of March for Life Education and Defense Fund.

“I’m thrilled to be joining the March for Life at this pivotal moment, and I couldn’t be more excited to share the stage this year with dedicated elected officials, pro-life leaders, and other great Americans who will share their testimonies about why they fight for Life.  There is nothing else like the March for Life, and this year’s lineup is a reminder of the enduring strength of our movement.” Jennie Bradley Lichter, President-Elect of March for Life Education and Defense Fund

The March for Life Rally will be held on Friday Jan. 24th and will begin at Noon Eastern on the Washington Monument grounds in Washington, DC.

Speakers include:

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

U.S. Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ)

Bethany Hamilton, professional surfer, mother, and pro-life advocate

Dr. Catherine Wheeler, Obstetrician

Josiah Presley, Abortion Survivor

Lila Rose, President of Live Action

Beverly Jacobson, CEO of Mama Bear Care

Jennie Bradley Lichter, President-Elect of the March for Life

The Most Reverend Daniel E. Thomas, Chair, Committee on Pro-Life Activities, USCCB

Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, President of the Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod

Hannah Lape, student and President for the Wheaton College Voice for Life

The band ‘Unspoken’ will perform leading up to the Noon rally and Julie Stone, Sopranojam Music Studio will perform the National Anthem.

The 52nd annual March for Life, the world’s largest annual human rights demonstration, will be held on January 24, 2025 in Washington, DC. The March for Life will share additional updates as we draw closer to the day of the March.

To learn more about the 2025 National March for Life, please visit https://marchforlife.org/national-march-for-life/

March for Life is a non-sectarian organization that promotes the beauty and dignity of every human life by working to end abortion – uniting, educating, and mobilizing pro-life people in the public square. It hosts the largest annual human rights demonstration in Washington, DC every January.

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March for Life President-Elect Statement on 2025 Presidential Nominee

I join in congratulating President Donald J. Trump on his election to be the 47th President of the United States.

I am among the millions of Americans who remain grateful for and inspired by the policies that made the first Trump Administration the most pro-life presidential administration ever. And I’m grateful to have been a part of the White House policy team that contributed to that historically pro-life era.

Now in my new role at March for Life, I look forward to working with President Trump, Vice President elect Vance, and their teams in the coming years to get back to building a culture where unborn life is protected and all pregnant women have the resources and support they need.

Jennie Bradley Lichter, president-elect of March for Life

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March for Life Unveils 2025 Theme: “Life: Why We March” 

Theme reminds nation of the value of life, and the pro-life community of the need  for perseverance and unity in the next phase of the battle for life

For Immediate Release: 10/10/2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, the March for Life Education and Defense Fund announced the theme for the 52nd annual March for Life – “Life: Why We March.” March for Life President Jeanne Mancini and March for Life President-elect Jennie Bradley Lichter unveiled the theme at the organization’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. and discussed how the theme highlights the values at the heart of the pro-life movement. “Life: Why We March” seeks to unify, encourage and strengthen pro-life advocates in this next phase of the battle for life.

Over the past 52 years, the March for Life has collectively united millions of pro-life Americans from every age, background, nationality and faith with a common purpose: to witness to the inherent dignity and worth of every single human life, especially those endangered by abortion. The March’s powerful presence in the nation’s capital every January has demonstrated the seriousness, conviction and permanence of the movement. It has also helped educate Americans about the beauty of the lives of unborn children and their mothers so that a majority of Americans now support protections for life in the womb at least by the time a baby can feel the pain of an abortion.

In the two years since the Dobbs decision, the pro-life community has fought the advancement of relentless and radical pro-abortion legislation at both the state and federal level; faced attempts to destroy and discredit pro-life pregnancy resource centers; and even battled deadly misinformation campaigns related to state pro-life protections – all  which allow medical treatment to save the life of pregnant women.

“Life: Why We March” will encourage pro-life advocates to draw renewed energy for this challenging moment in the movement by reflecting on the basic truth that inspires the pro-life cause: every human life – including  the unborn and their mothers – is beautiful, has unique dignity, and worthy of protection.. “Life: Why We March” invites all Americans of good will to recognize and unite around this truth.

“During 52+ years of marching, the pro-life community has seen countless highs and lows, but the value of vulnerable unborn children and their mothers has not changed. Neither can our resolve to protect and provide for these vulnerable lives change, even in the face of setbacks and attacks from those who tragically fail to recognize their equal dignity. We hope that this year’s theme: “Life: Why We March” can be a source of renewed energy and focus so needed for this moment,” said Jeanne Mancini, President of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund, “Many in our nation see this issue as a cause that divides. May our humble voices and peaceful presence serve as a reminder of the beauty and dignity of every human life, and as an invitation to all Americans to come together in recognition of this truth and to serve the most vulnerable.”

The 52nd March for Life will be held on January 24th, 2025. The March for Life has announced Bethany Hamilton, professional surfer, author, motivational speaker and champion for the pro-life movement, as the keynote speaker. The organization also announced that the Unspoken Band will be performing at the March. Additional information, including a list of speakers and other details, will be announced in the coming weeks.

Additional theme materials and information here.

March for Life theme video: Life: Why We March | 2025 March for Life

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The Reason We March: 52nd National March For Life Unveils New Theme

(THE DAILY WIRE) — We march, not for ourselves, but rather for the pregnant women across the country who are in need of love and support.

Many in our nation see the topic of life only as a cause that divides. Each year at the National March for Life in Washington, D.C., our humble voices and peaceful presence serve as a reminder of the beauty and dignity of every human life, and as an invitation to all Americans to recognize this truth and to serve the most vulnerable.

Now, more than ever, we must come together to witness to the inherent dignity of life.

In the two years since the Dobbs decision, the pro-life community has faced many challenges. We have battled relentless and radical pro-abortion proposals at both the state and federal level. Pro-abortion politicians have been using their power to discredit the life-saving work of pregnancy resource centers at a time when these charitable organizations have been suffering widespread threats, physical violence, and vandalism. Moreover, deadly misinformation campaigns surrounding state-level pro-life protections are scaring doctors and women away from addressing pregnancy-related medical emergencies even though none of these laws prohibit life-saving care.

Extreme abortion measures that would enshrine a dangerous “right to abortion” into several state constitutions will be on the ballot this November. In Massachusetts, Attorney General Andrea Campbell has initiated a national “working group” of state AGs to target the work of pregnancy resource centers (PRCs) and Governor Maura Healy launched a million-dollar taxpayer-funded smear campaign aimed at discrediting and destroying them.

Attacks like these harm vulnerable pregnant women who most need the resources and support that PRCs provide. The result is that PRCs are forced to divert attention and resources from serving women in need, toward defending themselves against political and physical attacks – all because they offer alternatives to abortion.

Pro-abortion misinformation campaigns promoting the Democrats’ vision of abortion without limits have tragically contributed to the preventable deaths of Georgia mothers Amber Thurman and Candi Miller. Pro-abortion activists, who for two years have been spreading the false narrative that state-level pro-life protections prevent doctors from treating mothers with serious pregnancy complications, are rightly described as “part of the problem.” Those who fearmonger about pro-life protections would serve women far better if they admitted that complications from the unsupervised provision of abortion drugs caused the complications leading to Amber’s and Candi’s heartbreaking and untimely deaths.

Some pro-life Americans may feel overwhelmed or discouraged by these and many other challenges we face right now as a community. But while the landscape in which we work towards making abortion unthinkable will always have its ups and downs, the value and inherent dignity of vulnerable women and children never changes. Likewise, our resolve to protect and provide for them must never waver.

That is why for the 52nd National March for Life we chose a theme that reminds pro-life Americans of our roots – the reasons why we march by the thousands each year in the freezing cold, snow, and rain. We hope that reflecting on this year’s theme: “Every

Life: Why We March” will be a source of the renewed energy and focus so needed for this moment.

We march, not for ourselves, but rather for the pregnant women across the country who are in need of love and support. We march for the innocent unborn children who deserve a chance to live, to have a future, if only they are given the chance. We march also for our neighbors, co-workers, and elected officials who do not yet see the truth: that all human life is intrinsically valuable and worthy of protection.

For the past 52 years and again this year, pro-life Americans will unite from across all generations and all walks of life, with unique backgrounds and stories, to be a peaceful presence and joyful witness to this truth – and to march in love and protection of every human life.

(Originally published in The Daily Wire)