2023-05-21 18:32:00
May 21, 2023 / 11:32 a.m.
Thousands of people, families and young people, braved the cold and rainy weather of Rome yesterday to participate in the “Demonstration for Life”.
The pro-life march began in Rome’s Republic Square, near the Termini central train station, then passed the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, down Via Merulana and reached the square in front of the Basilica. of San Juan de Letrán.
The rain did not prevent thousands of people from participating in the Demonstration for Life. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez (ACI).
Previously called the “March for Life,” it was renamed last year when new leadership took over the event.
The president of the organizing group, Massimo Gandolfini, told EWTN News earlier this month that the rally is not associated with a specific political party.
Two young men carry signs that say “Every child deserves a birthday” and “The conceived is one of us.” Credit: Daniel Ibáñez (ACI)
“We do politics with a capital ‘P’,” said the neurosurgeon and adoptive father of seven. “That is, defense of life, defense of the natural family, defense of the educational freedom of parents. This is our policy,” he stated.
He explained that the organization’s goals include establishing a national day for the unborn and a government fund to help pregnant women in distress. They also hope to cultivate more recognition of the beauty of motherhood in the culture.
“Let’s choose life” was the motto of the Demonstration for Life in Italy. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez (ACI).
Gandolfini added that the organizers oppose the legalization of euthanasia, assisted suicide and surrogacy in Italy.
“We strongly oppose all of this because the right of the child is first and foremost,” he said.
The “Manifestation for Life” concluded with the presentation of speakers and a rally in front of the Basilica of San Juan de Letrán.
Translated and adapted by the ACI Prensa team. Originally posted on CNA.
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