People of Life is the pro-life action campaign of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

What We Do

Our mission is to activate the Church, its people, and its institutions to defend life through a 4-pronged program of prayer and worship, public education and information, public policy efforts, and pastoral care. The program, first outlined in 1975 by the U.S. bishops in their Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities continues to serve as our model for building a culture of life in this nation.

Each of us has been tasked by Pope John Paul II to help build a “great campaign in support of life.” Our tools are education, advocacy, information, media, prayers, and the strength of tens of thousands who speak with one voice: We are committed to stopping the intentional destruction of human life!