On Friday, Jan. 24, the 52nd annual March for Life took place in Washington, D.C., with tens of thousands of pro-lifers gathering to march in defense of the unborn.
The theme of the pro-life movement’s largest annual event was “Life: Why We March,” which organizers said was meant to highlight the pro-life movement’s core message to protect unborn children and support their mothers.
Various speakers were featured at the march’s rally stage, including U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, House Speaker Mike Johnson, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and former professional surfer Bethany Hamilton.
Here are some of the best photos from the march.
Pardoned by President Trump and released from jail just hours before, Joan Andrews Bell (center) arrived at the March for Life rally with her husband, Chris, and son Emiliano Bell. Credit: Jeffrey Bruno"God will not be mocked" and "Defund Planned Parenthood" signs were held by these pro-life marchers. Credit: Jeffrey Bruno"Life Is Our Revolution" reads a sign held by this youthful participant in the 2025 March for Life. Credit: Jeffrey BrunoPro-life activist Anna Lulis holds the sign "Check your born privilege." Credit: Jeffrey Bruno
The lead banner for the 2025 March for Life was held by students from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. Credit: Jeffrey Bruno"A fetus was the first to rejoice at the news of Jesus" sign seen at the 2025 March for Life. Credit: Jeffrey BrunoTens of thousands of pro-life advocates marched through the streets of Washington, D.C., during the 52nd annual March for Life. Credit: Jeffrey Bruno
Francesca is a staff reporter for Catholic News Agency. She received her degree in Communications with an emphasis in Digital Media from the University of Colorado - Denver. She is also in charge of the social media for Catholic News Agency.
Ken Oliver-Méndez is editor-in-chief of the Catholic News Agency, which provides news of general interest to Catholics worldwide through its network of regional correspondents, bureaus, and sister services, including ACI Prensa, ACI Stampa, CNA Deutsch, ACI Africa, ACI Afrique, ACI Mena, and ACI Digital. A native Washingtonian and journalist by profession, Ken is a former White House director of specialty media, news editor at NBC Radio, and evening news producer at Radio Martí, among other positions in journalism and public policy.
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The theme of this year's demonstration, “Why We March,” was highlighted as speakers, many of whom are Catholics, explained the reasons for their pro-life convictions.