Pope Francis ushered in the New Year with an appeal for the faithful to reject abortion, calling for a “firm commitment” to protect and respect life from conception to natural death.

Pope Francis started the new year with a powerful call for the defense of life, emphasizing the Catholic Church's stance against abortion. During a New Year's Day Mass at St. Peter's Basilica, he urged for a "firm commitment" to honor human life from conception to natural death.

The pontiff has ushered in 2025 by calling for Catholics to reject abortion and calling for a "firm commitment" to protect and respect life "from conception to natural death."

Pope Francis started the New Year with a potent message advocating for the protection of life at all stages, from conception to natural death. During a New Year's Day Mass, he emphasized respecting human dignity and denounced abortion as 'homicidal,