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New York City (LifeSiteNews) —A coalition of pro-life activists gathered on the sidewalk across from St Patrick’s Cathedral, New York City, today to bring attention to the abortion crisis.
Organizers of the rally, hosted by Irish Pro-life USA, urged that a pro-life group, marching with its own banner, be included – and not excluded- from the parade honoring St Patrick.
“We are shocked and bewildered as to why the parade organizers do not rush to allow a pro-life group march in this massive parade honoring St Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland and of the Archdiocese of New York,“ said John Aidan Byrne, leader of Irish Pro-Life USA. “We urge the parade leaders to show courage, backbone and fortitude in the face of any pro-life hostility it may be facing in the ranks of government and City Hall.”
Led by Irish Pro-Life USA, the pro-life witnesses used the world’s largest annual St. Patrick’s Day parade to protest permissive abortion laws in New York state, Ireland and elsewhere.
“Our coalition of pro-life groups, individuals and families is gathering to show solidarity with the
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