Over 1,000 join March for Life in Vilnius, Lithuania

More than 1,000 pro-life advocates gathered in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Sept. 26 for the country's second March for Life. Participants, including families, students, and international advocates, walked through rain and fog to affirm the dignity of all human life.

The event featured musical performances, speeches, and personal testimonies regarding motherhood, fatherhood, and the challenges of disability, illness, and old age. Saulius Karosas, a father, shared how his family's perspective on human worth changed after welcoming children with Down syndrome. Organizers stated the march intended to move past political slogans to focus on the practical realities of family life.

The march occurred as Lithuanian lawmakers remain divided over reproductive legislation, including access to abortion and in vitro fertilization, and continue to debate family policy and declining birth rates. Participants called for practical support for mothers, fathers, and vulnerable people.