The crowd at the 2018 March for Life in Washington, D.C. / Jonah McKeown/CNAWashington D.C., Jan 20, 2023 / 07:11 am (CNA).The 50th anniversary of the March for Life kicks off today, Jan. 20, approximately seven months following the Supreme Court s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case that legalized abortion across the nation.Follow along here for live updates of the march. All times are in U.S. Eastern Standard Time:Jan. 20, 10:47 a.mLife Fest, a pre-march worship event put on by the Knights of Columbus and Sisters of Life, took place from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the D.C. Entertainment and Sports Arena. The arena was packed with young people and high schoolers who are preparing for the March for Life. Photos from the event can be seen below.A Sister of Life attends Life Fest 2023. Peter PinedoTwo young men from Maryland (two on the left) and other kids from Nebraska attend Life Fest 2023. Peter PinedoA Dominican Friar attends Life Fest 2023. Peter PinedoJan. 20, .
Father Albert Nolan was a key figure in the Struggle to liberate South Africa, playing a central role in organisations such as the Young Christian Students and the Institute for Contextual Theology.