Is Russia more pro-life than the US? Priest responds
Father Fyodor Lukyanov joins me for a special two-part episode of The John-Henry Westen Show from Russia.
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Articles tagged Large Families
Russia’s moral REVIVAL: from Abortion capital to pro-life nation
Once the first country to legalize abortion, Russia has undergone a sweeping moral transformation, slashing abortion rates from 5 million to under 500,000. In a candid interview from Moscow, Father Fyodor Lukyanov credits the Orthodox Church’s growing influence, and its alliance with state leaders for this pro-life shift. From mandatory heartbeat laws to regional abortion bans, Lukyanov describes a nation repenting of its past and embracing faith to heal its future. He warns, however, that the battle is also cultural: Russia is targeting what it calls destructive Western ideologies, like radical LGBT activism and surrogacy, as forms of “spiritual suicide.” By […]
Russia’s ‘Lila Rose’: Christ must be at the center of the pro-life movement
Joining me on this special episode of The John-Henry Westen Show from Russia is Natalia Moskvitina, president of Women for Life.
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Meet Russia’s ‘Lila Rose’: Pro-life powerhouse in Moscow
Natalia Moskvitna, founder of Women for Life, shares how Russia’s dramatic turnaround, from 2.5 million abortions annually to under 500,000, was born out of personal resistance to Soviet-era abortion pressure. Her organization has since saved over 9,000 children, offering women financial, legal, and emotional support while pushing for protections against abortion coercion. Unlike Western pro-life movements often detached from religious roots, Russia’s revival is openly faith-based, bolstered by Orthodox Christian values and state initiatives that honor large families. For Natalia, abortion is not freedom, it’s psychological and spiritual bondage. Her vision of a culture that celebrates motherhood as national strength offers […]
‘They treat children like gold’: Catholic father explains why his family moved to Russia
Joining me on this special episode of The John-Henry Westen Show from Russia is Jozef and Ann Schutzman, who emigrated from the United States with their six children in 2023.
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‘They treat kids like gold’: Catholic family FLEES to Russia?!
A Catholic family explains why they left the U.S. to raise their children in Russia. Citing COVID’s devastation, collapsing Western values, and hostility toward large families, they describe the warmth and reverence they found in Russian culture. From pro-family policies to public expressions of faith, they found hope, order, and purpose abroad. Their story touches on Fatima, natural law, and the deeper battle for children’s souls in a world unraveling. U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews **** PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews +++ SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ **** […]
Pro-abortion New York Times reporter writes hit piece on Sean Duffy and his large Catholic family
Mocking their use of a family minivan and casting Sean Duffy's commitment to his wife in a negative light, Caroline Kitchener appeared to leave no aspect of their personal life untouched.
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With just 5 words, former NFL player Ben Watson masterfully schools Andrew Tate about true manhood
Super Bowl winner and outspoken Christian Ben Watson destroyed Andrew Tate’s false view of manhood with just five words and a picture of his beautiful large family.
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Trump’s Catholic transportation secretary prioritizes grants for communities with high birth rates
Donald Trump's Catholic Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said federal grants should prioritize large families. He also ordered an end to DEI and onerous climate change regulations soon after being confirmed.
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My journey as a Catholic mother after 9 c-sections, a miscarriage and a stillborn baby
Being open to life provides the opportunity not only to trust in God, but also the ability to deal with loss.
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