Pro-lifers march through downtown Washington, D.C. as part of the March for Life, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. Vice President JD Vance and Republican lawmakers defended President Donald Trump’s abortion-related policies at the 2026 March for Life on Jan. 23.

Cissie Graham Lynch shares how March for Life transformed her views as young families and students lead the charge defending unborn children nationwide.

The Holy Father’s message was published ahead of the March for Life being held in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 23. This is set to be the 53rd year the annual pro-life observance has drawn hundreds of thousands of people to the nation’s capital.

Vice President Vance and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) are scheduled to speak Friday at the annual March for Life rally in Washington, D.C. Vance and President Trump spoke to anti-abortion advocates at last year’s event.

The annual March for Life rally took over some downtown streets Jan. 22, 2026.

With tens of thousands of pro-life Americans gathering for the 53rd annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., on Friday, EWTN will provide live coverage.

WASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. banned the use of tissue from aborted fetuses in taxpayer-funded research Friday, as Vice President JD Vance joined pro-life leaders for an annual rally on the National Mall.

Vice President J.D. Vance addressed pro-life activists in Washington, D.C., at the annual March for Life rally. VICE PRESIDENT J.D. VANCE: Good morning, marchers. How we doing? It's great to be with you again.