More than two Decades of Action: The March for Life in Germany continues to move forward!
For more than two decades, the March for Life in Germany has continued to progress and gain momentum!
Despite smear efforts, widespread attacks by the mainstream media, anti-democratic actions, the unwillingness of certain authorities to intervene and even acts of terrorism by Antifa - including blockades, threats of violence and physical assaults - thousands of people marched once again in defense of the right to innocent human life, from conception to natural death. Since 2002, this demonstration has brought together defenders of life, and this year was no different.
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In Cologne and Berlin, the number of participants increased compared to the previous year, amounting to more than 8,000 people in total, including the presence of six German bishops.
Among them were Bishop Rudolf Voderholzer of Regensburg and Auxiliary Bishop Dominikus Schwaderlapp of Cologne, accompanied by Bishop Gregor Maria Hanke OSB of Eichstätt, Auxiliary Bishop Matthias Heinrich of Berlin, Bishop Florian Wörner of Augsburg and Bishop Josef Graf of Regensburg.
The organization of the March for Life is led by the Federal Association for the Right to Life (Bundesverband für das Recht auf Leben, BVL), which brings together 15 pro-life organizations. According to the BVL, around 4,000 people took part in Berlin and 3,500 in Cologne. The Berlin police reported that around 500 demonstrators took part in a counter-demonstration in the German capital.
The march went well despite the efforts of desperate counter-protesters.
The Power of Joint Action and Prayer
Among the participants in Cologne this year, volunteers from the German section of TFP Student Action stood out as they carried a large banner reading “Pray and Act to Stop the Sin of Abortion - It Really Works!”.
March for Life Cologne 2024.
They alternated between reciting the Holy Rosary, singing hymns in praise of the Virgin Mary, and vehement refutations of pro-abortion fallacies, creating an atmosphere of faith, dynamism, and resistance.
They also distributed thousands of copies of the manifesto-petition to the President of the European Parliament calling for the implementation of concrete measures to guarantee the protection of innocent human life, from conception to natural death.
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Opponents' Reaction: Attacks and Intimidation
According to the Kölner Stadtanzeiger, pro-abortion activists from the “Bündnis Pro Choice” movement blocked both lanes of the Deutzer Bridge in Cologne, forcing the pro-life demonstration to detour along a less visible route.
Among those documenting the march in Cologne was Catholic YouTuber Kevin Mis, who recorded his experience of trying to talk to the pro-abortion protesters.
While filming, he was attacked and robbed, which he recounted in a video.
For him, the attack was more than a personal assault: “When I was attacked by Antifa supporters during the March for Life and my microphone was stolen, it wasn't just an attack against me, but against the right to life and the divine plan that sanctifies every human life.”
Mis stressed that these attacks reflect a serious spiritual and moral deterioration in society. However, the incident only reinforced his conviction: “Just as the Lord himself suffered persecution, we must be ready to fight for what is right and true.”
Last year's March for Life in Cologne welcomed a mix of leftist groups.
Memories of the Previous March
Although this year's march in Cologne went off without a hitch, last year pro-abortion protesters united to disrupt the event at any cost.
Even though they managed to block part of the route, they couldn't shake the spirit of the defenders of life. It is becoming increasingly clear that a new generation of pro-life activists is emerging, both in Germany and abroad, who are not afraid to proclaim the truth: the God-given right to life is non-negotiable.
The more opposition they face, the more fired up and determined the participants become, especially among the younger generation.
Growth of the cause and shrinking opposition
This year, the presence of feminist collectives and terrorist groups like Antifa was significantly lower. In Cologne, the pro-abortion protests were reduced to a few dozen activists, signaling the weakening of their resistance.
An Inspiring Story: The Power of Prayer
During the march, a man approached some of our volunteers and thanked us for our actions and work, sharing his experience.
The previous year, he had been listening to the blasphemies against Our Lord Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary uttered ad nauseam by the pro-abortion demonstrators, annoyed but not knowing what to do.
It was then that he saw some of our volunteers standing firmly in front of several of the blocks of agitators, manfully carrying their rosaries and praying in reparation.
That's when he decided to join us and pray too. He revealed that he had never learned to pray the rosary, but, inspired by what he had witnessed, he began to do so as a form of devotion to the Blessed Mother and a weapon against Satan's machinations.
The seriousness of abortion and the impact of family dissolution were highlighted by several parents present at the march.
One mother of five brought her whole family to the event, saying that this was the best way to teach her children to love and obey God and his commandments.
“Why should my children obey me? Only when they learn to love God and his teachings can they understand the value of obedience,” she said.
What's Next?
Every year, the March for Life grows stronger, but the fight is far from over.
While we remain hopeful that the movement will continue to expand in both numbers and impact, the legal protection of unborn life is still at risk—especially after statements like those of French President Emmanuel Macron, who declared "war" in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade in the U.S.
Now is the time to take action.
SIGN the petition to the President of the European Parliament, urging her to implement concrete measures that protect innocent human life from conception to natural death.
But don't stop there.
Get personally involved in your local pro-life groups and join the demonstrations.
Only through joint action and prayer can we finally bring an end to this grave sin that cries out for Justice — and safeguard the future of Europe and the world from collapse.
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