John,

More than 26,000 children will celebrate Christmas this week because God answered YOUR prayers at a 40 Days for Life vigil.

That's why Pope Leo just honored your lifesaving efforts by blessing the Vatican's official, 40 Days for Life-themed Nativity scene.

On today's special Christmas video, I share this encouraging news and reveal other big developments as we head into a critical 2026:

To watch the video, click the image or visit:

youtube.com/watch?v=buPhQ71prJ0

In this video, we also celebrate:

• that abortions declined in 2025;

• the abortion industry's disappointment as interstate abortion travel collapsed this year;

• more than 60 Planned Parenthood facilities closing--including the world's largest abortion center and the abortion giant's flagship facility.

In case you missed it, check out Fox News' coverage of our big year--and the Vatican's decision to recognize you: foxnews.com/world/pro-life-leader-praises-vatican-inspiring-anti-abortion-nativity-scene-its-really-beautiful

Don't forget to tune in to our Christmas episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, "How Would George Bailey Handle Hans Gruber?":

40daysforlife.com/Christmas-2025

On this week's show, we share our favorite Christmas gifts, our favorite Christmas movies, and our least favorite Christmas publicity stunts from the abortion industry.

From all of us at 40 Days for Life, have a blessed and merry Christmas!

For life,

Shawn Carney

President & CEO, 40 Days for Life