Addie Mena / CNAThe Vigil Mass for Life at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 2015.
The vigil has taken place on the eve of the annual March for Life since 1979. Catholics across the country are encouraged to participate Jan. 19-20, 2023, to pray for an end to abortion and a greater respect for all human life in the United States.