You know it’s the eve of the March for Life when the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is standing room only. Thousands of pilgrims, hundreds of clergy, and dozens of bishops filled the church tonight for the Opening Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life — united in prayer for the protection of every human life. Attending the March for Life? Don’t forget to use #EWTNProLife on your posts across social media! For full coverage, visit ewtnnews.com/watch and subscrib

During the Opening Mass of the 2026 National Prayer Vigil for Life at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., Bishop James D. Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska, delivered a powerful homily, urging young people to lead the pro-life movement and help build a culture in which ab*rtion is unthinkable. #whywemarch #ewtnprolife