Statement by the American Life League on the Beatification of Pope John Paul II

Judie Brown, co-founder and president of the American Life League (ALL),  was appointed by John Paul II to two consecutive five-year terms on the Pontifical Academy for Life. Mrs. Brown released this statement regarding the beatification of Pope John Paul II on May 1, 2011.

WASHINGTON, DC (American Life League) -  Pope John Paul II was an inspiration and unwavering beacon to all to return to a culture a life.  The burning light of his conviction and faith in the sanctity of each human being's life was not confined to the four walls of the Church but pierced the darkness in all four corners of the world.

From Evangelium Vitae to Theology of the Body, John Paul reminded us of the incomparable worth of each human person.  More than any pontiff in recent history, he unapologetically told American political leaders and others around the world that equal justice for all, true freedom, and lasting peace required defending innocent human life in the womb.

Pope John Paul II's legacy is a relentless pursuit of the sanctity of every human being's life. In traveling to over 100 countries and being a witness to millions of young people, he was loved by Catholics and throughout the Christian community.  His beatification validates his de-facto leadership of the worldwide pro-life movement.
 
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Co-founded in 1979 by Judie Brown, American Life League is the United States oldest and largest Catholic grassroots pro-life organization.  ALL is committed to the protection of all innocent human beings from the moment of creation to natural death. For more information, please visit http://www.ALL.org or call 540-659-4171.