Pope Leo: “The Right to Life is the Foundation of Every Other Human Right”

Pope Leo XIV sent a strong message of support to participants in the 2026 March for Life, declaring that the protection of the right to life forms the essential foundation for all other human rights and urging continued efforts to build a society that safeguards the sanctity of human life at every stage.

In a message from the Vatican and released ahead of the annual pro-life rally in the nation’s capital, the pontiff — the first American-born pope — expressed warm greetings and spiritual closeness to the marchers.