Fr. Shenan Boquet explains how the Hyde Amendment limits federal abortion funding and why pro‑lifers see it as a cornerstone of U.S. pro‑life policy. What is the Hyde Amendment — and why is it back in the news? In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet joins us to discuss this bipartisan federal policy that has prevented… The post Hyde Amendment Explained: Federal Abortion Funding, Trump’s Comments, and the Pro‑Life Response appeared first on Human Life International .
Luis Martinez, HLI’s Director for Intergovernmental Organizations and Diplomatic Missions breaks down the Samoa Agreement—a massive international treaty between the European Union and African, Caribbean, and Pacific nations. With 106 countries involved and impacts lasting 20 years, this agreement could shape global policy on abortion, contraception, LGBTQ ideology, and UN voting power for decades to… The post The European Union’s Push for Global Abortion: Samoa Agreement Update appeared first on Human Life International .
What does 2026 hold for the pro-life movement—both in the U.S. and around the world? In this New Year’s episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet reflects on pro-life victories and challenges in 2025 and to look ahead at the critical battles shaping 2026. Fr. Boquet discusses: Fr. Boquet also explains how international diplomacy, Catholic social teaching, and… The post What 2026 Holds for Life & Family: Fr. Boquet on Abortion, Gender Ideology, and US Foreign Policy appeared first on Human Life International .
Two major reports this week have drawn attention to the horrors of the commercial surrogacy industry. On Dec. 13, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published an exposé on Chinese videogame billionaire Xu Bo, who has allegedly fathered more than 100 children using the services of paid surrogates. Bo has done this not in one of… The post A Booming Fertility Industry and its Objectification of Children appeared first on Human Life International .
Monica Gatsi and Veronica Chawasemerwa, long-time HLI missionaries working in Zimbabwe, join us to discuss their mission to bring chastity education to youth in rural villages. Zimbabwe’s youth are increasingly targeted by well-funded Western organizations that offer humanitarian aid—such as textbooks, clean water, and food—while simultaneously promoting contraception, abortion, and anti-family ideologies. We discuss how… The post Protecting Africa’s Youth: The Hidden Cost of Western Aid in Zimbabwe appeared first on Human Life International .
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” ― Edmund Burke Almost exactly two years ago, Canadian pro-life activist Alissa Golob walked into four different abortion facilities, in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. At the time, Golob was 22 weeks pregnant. Inspired by the work of Lila Rose,… The post Beyond Choice: The Brutality of Late-Term Abortion appeared first on Human Life International .
Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses China’s severe birth rate crisis and why efforts to reverse population decline are failing. Drawing from decades of pro-life work, Fr. Boquet connects China’s demographic collapse to deep cultural, moral, and structural issues also seen across Western nations. The conversation explores the legacy of China’s one-child policy, the rise of IVF… The post China’s Birth Rate Crisis: A Self-Imposed Problem with No Easy Fix appeared first on Human Life International .
Attempts to legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia are underway in several countries around the world. This includes France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Ireland. Unfortunately, the pro-death movement seems to be gaining a certain amount of momentum. Just a few days ago, however, citizens of one country where lawmakers had already legalized assisted suicide pushed… The post Assisted Suicide Laws Fueling a Culture of Death appeared first on Human Life International .
In this special Thanksgiving episode, we sit down with Michelle Francis, Human Life International’s Mission Network Manager, to look back at 2025’s biggest global pro-life victories and the inspiring stories behind them. Michelle Francis manages our missionary network across the world and brings powerful firsthand updates from Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and even war-torn… The post Global Pro-Life Victories in 2025 appeared first on Human Life International .
Earlier this summer, authorities raided a mansion in Arcadia, California. There they found 21 children, almost all of whom were born through surrogacy. Police say the case began in May, when a two-month-old infant was hospitalized with severe head injuries. A subsequent search of the couple’s home uncovered 15 children, with six more found in… The post The Moral Truth About IVF and Surrogacy appeared first on Human Life International .
Mario Rojas, HLI’s Regional Director for Latin America, discusses a stunning real-world case of censorship and faith under fire. Earlier this year, one of HLI’s missionaries in Latin America was accused of “hate speech” simply for giving a pro-life talk on authentic sexual education, i.e. one that promotes abstinence before marriage and respect for life.… The post Censored for Defending Families: The Shocking Case Against a Pro-Life Missionary appeared first on Human Life International .
What does Evangelium Vitae – St. John Paul II’s landmark 1995 encyclical on the Gospel of Life – teach us about freedom, truth, and the dignity of every human person? In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses why Evangelium Vitae remains a “comprehensive manifesto for the pro-life movement.” He explains its historical context, the false… The post Understanding Evangelium Vitae: JPII’s Message to the Modern World appeared first on Human Life International .
“[T]he acknowledgment of the personal dignity of every human being demands the respect, the defense and the promotion of the rights of the human person. It is a question of inherent, universal and inviolable rights. No one, no individual, no group, no authority, no State, can change –let alone eliminate – them because such rights… The post Why Abortion Is the Pre-eminent Moral Issue appeared first on Human Life International .
When you hear the term pro-life, what comes to your mind? More importantly, what do you believe the typical individual thinks about? Do they think it simply refers to a person who opposes abortion? Or is there more to it? To understand this term and what it actually means in today’s society, we must look… The post Pro-life Meaning: a Clear Catholic View on Pro-life vs Pro-choice appeared first on Human Life International .
The surrogacy industry is projected to explode from $14.95 billion in 2023 to nearly $100 billion by 2033—but at what cost to women and children? On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet unpacks a groundbreaking United Nations report by Special Rapporteur Reem Alsalem, which condemns and exposes the surrogacy industry. The report exposes how commercial and… The post New UN Report Exposes the Dark Side of Surrogacy Industry appeared first on Human Life International .
What REALLY happened when the FDA approved the abortion pill? Obviously, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should never have approved a drug intended to kill an innocent preborn child. However, real-world data shows that the abortion pill also has serious health risks for the mother as well. Pro-abortion advocates claim to care about women’s… The post The Untold History of the FDA’s Abortion Pill Approval appeared first on Human Life International .
A few days ago, a team of Canadian researchers published an extraordinary study in The Journal of Psychiatric Research – a study that has the potential to transform the conversation about abortion. Drawing on medical records from over 1.2 million pregnancies in Quebec between 2006 and 2022, the study tracked women’s mental health for up… The post New Research Links Abortion Causing Psychiatric Harm To Women appeared first on Human Life International .
“The practice of surrogacy is characterized by exploitation and violence against women and children, including girls. It reinforces patriarchal norms by commodifying and objectifying women’s bodies and exposing surrogate mothers and children to serious human rights violations.” ― Report by the UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls A little over a year… The post Surrogacy as Modern Slavery appeared first on Human Life International .
In this episode, we sit down with Leigh Ann Woznica to hear her powerful story of having three abortions, choosing life for her daughter, and ultimately finding healing, forgiveness, and faith in Jesus Christ. Leigh Ann opens up about: – Growing up with little understanding of abortion – The trauma and aftermath of multiple abortions… The post Life After Abortion: Leigh Ann’s Woznica’s Journey to Forgiveness & Faith appeared first on Human Life International .
It’s hardly controversial to say that our culture has long since abandoned its Judeo-Christian roots. On key social issues such as contraception, abortion, and divorce, our civilization could scarcely be more out of step with the principles that guided the Christian West for countless centuries. And yet, it seems that we have not yet reached… The post Human Dignity in a Technological World appeared first on Human Life International .
For decades, pro-life activists have warned lawmakers that if they legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide, they would be opening Pandora’s box. In no time at all, killing would become the preferred method of solving complex healthcare problems. Healing people is costly. And comforting those who are sick, destitute, or lonely in a way that respects… The post The Rise of Assisted Suicide in Canada appeared first on Human Life International .
How is the culture of death impacting the United Kingdom? On this episode, Fr. Boquet breaks down the worrying spread of assisted dying and euthanasia in the UK and Ireland. Earlier this year, the UK House of Commons passed the “Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill”, moving the country one step closer to legalizing assisted… The post Inside the Push for Assisted Suicide: Lessons from the UK & Ireland appeared first on Human Life International .
Fr. Shenan Boquet unpacks the recent partial defunding of Planned Parenthood under the “Big Beautiful Bill,” cutting off $500 million in taxpayer funding—primarily through Medicaid. What does this mean for abortion access, authentic healthcare, and the future of pro-life policy in America? On this episode, we dive deep into: – The truth about Planned Parenthood’s… The post $500M Cut from Planned Parenthood: What Happens Next? appeared first on Human Life International .
Do you know what’s happening behind the scenes at the Organization of American States (OAS)? This intergovernmental organization has a huge influence in the laws and policies of many countries in the Americas. On today’s episode, Luis Martinez, who leads HLI’s mission at the Organization of American States, explains how global activists are using OAS… The post Stopping Pro-Abortion Agendas at the Organization of American States appeared first on Human Life International .
In this episode, Fr. Boquet explores the growing crisis of euthanasia and assisted suicide in Canada—and what it means for the elderly and vulnerable people everywhere. We unpack the shocking true story of Marge, a woman with ADHD and autism recently approved for MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) in Canada. Her case, first reported by… The post MAiD for Autism? The Slippery Slope of Legal Euthanasia in Canada appeared first on Human Life International .
Every year, millions of dollars flow into Planned Parenthood from major corporations and wealthy individuals—often without the knowledge of the average consumer. Many pro-lifers don’t realize what a difference they could make by taking their business away from the top companies that donate to Planned Parenthood. Even large companies listen when their customers speak up.… The post 10 Top Companies That Donate to Planned Parenthood—and where Pro-lifers can Shop Instead appeared first on Human Life International .
Tomorrow is June 24th. Does that mean anything to you? If it doesn’t, I humbly suggest that it should! And hopefully after reading this column, you will never again forget the importance of June 24th. Just as January 22nd is a date of immense significance to the pro-life movement, so too is June 24th. The… The post Dobbs: The Ongoing Battle For Life appeared first on Human Life International .
Fr. Shenan Boquet shares his personal experience of being in St. Peter’s Square for the historic announcement of Pope Leo XIV. He also reflects on the significance of the new pontificate and what it means for the global pro-life and pro-family movement. We unpack the critical challenges Pope Leo XIV is likely to confront. For… The post Pope Leo XIV: A New Voice for Life, Family, and Truth appeared first on Human Life International .
“When a society moves towards the denial or suppression of life, it ends up no longer finding the necessary motivation and energy to strive for man’s true good. If personal and social sensitivity towards the acceptance of a new life is lost, then other forms of acceptance that are valuable for society also wither away.… The post Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Planned Parenthood appeared first on Human Life International .
Feeling an unborn child move and kick and seeing her on a sonogram are two of the most incredible experiences a woman can encounter. Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it’s also a huge responsibility—one that often comes with worry and trepidation—as every single moment moms must be aware of what they eat and drink,… The post Patron Saint of Pregnancy: 11 Powerful Catholic Saints Pregnant Women Can Turn To appeared first on Human Life International .
