March for Life in Lithuania Gathers a Thousand People in Vilnius to Defend Human Dignity

Over a thousand people participated in the March for Life in Lithuania to defend human dignity and family support policies in Vilnius.

March for Life in Lithuania Gathers a Thousand People in Vilnius to Defend Human Dignity

TL;DR

  • Over a thousand people participated in the second March for Life in Vilnius, Lithuania, advocating for human dignity from conception.
  • The event focused on the concrete realities of family life, emphasizing the intrinsic dignity of every person regardless of health, age, or ethnicity.
  • Saulius Karosas shared a testimony about how adopting children with special needs transformed his family's perspective on human value.
  • Archbishops Gintaras Grušas and Kęstutis Kėvalas called for practical support for women in difficult pregnancies and for Christians to actively promote the transmission of life.
  • The march occurred during an intense national debate in Lithuania concerning falling birth rates and reproductive legislation, including abortion and IVF.
  • The event also served as a call for civil society and employers to create a more welcoming environment for families and to protect the rights of the unborn.