Catholic Bishops Call on Americans to Pray to End Abortion

Catholic leaders across the United States are urging Catholics to join a nationwide prayer vigil in January aimed at ending abortion and promoting a culture of respect for all human life.The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops announced plans for the annual Nationwide Prayer Vigil for Life, set for January 22-23, 2026, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.The event, organized by the USCCB’s Pro-Life Secretariat in partnership with the basil