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As you’ve likely heard, Pope Francis has recently passed away. His pontificate leaves behind a complex legacy: some of his words and decisions sadly sowed confusion and concern among many believers committed to defending faith, family, and life. Today, the Church is preparing to elect a new successor to Saint Peter, and I warmly invite you to pray that the next pope will be a true defender of these foundational values—able to guide Christians around the world with courage and clarity in the face of today’s challenges.

Here in Canada, we too are facing important decisions with the upcoming federal election. At Quebec Life Coalition, we’ve prepared clear and accessible resources to help you vote pro-life:

• Our friends at CLC's “Vote Pro-Life” website.
  

• Our practical guide: “How to Vote from a Pro-Life Perspective”

These valuable tools will help you discern which candidates are committed to protecting human dignity—from conception to natural death.

Still, we must remember that building a true culture of life goes far beyond elections or legislation. In our heavily secularized Western society, real and lasting change can only come through divine grace. Remember: David only defeated Goliath after he was anointed by God, and Moses parted the sea after he was called by Him. In other words, major cultural and political transformations begin with personal conversion—a sincere return to God.

Our role, humble yet essential, is to keep the faith alive in our homes, to boldly witness to the truth about life and family, and to patiently await the day when God Himself will act powerfully to crown our efforts in this country.

Let us continue to pray together, to act with faithfulness and humility, and to wait with joy and hope for the decisive intervention of God in our history.

🚶‍♂️ Quebec City March for Life – May 31, 2025

Join us on Saturday, May 31st, in front of the National Assembly in Quebec City for this year's March for Life! That evening, we’ll host our “Banquet for Life” — a time for encouragement, friendship, and celebration.

Travelling from outside the city? Discounted hotel packages are available at the Delta Hotel, steps from the March. Please note: hotel discount ends April 30th!
👉 Click here to book your room online

📣 Take Action

• Pray for us — your spiritual support is vital.
• Invite your friends to sign up for our newsletter and attend the March for Life in Quebec City.
• Spread the word about the Quebec March for Life!
  Here’s an 8.5 x 11 poster you can print and share
  
  ➡️ Download Poster
  
  To request printed flyers by mail or to pick some up at our Montreal office, contact us at:
  📧 [email protected] | ☎️ 1-855-996-2686

Don’t forget: the National March for Life in Ottawa is happening Thursday, May 8, 2025. Full details available here.

Happy Easter!

Georges Buscemi
President, Quebec Life Coalition

Thank you for standing with us in defending faith, family, and life in Quebec and across Canada. Here’s a brief overview of the latest news and activities from Quebec Life Coalition (QLC):

🗳️ 2025 Federal Election Resources

Our friends at Campaign Life Coalition launched their "Vote Pro-Life" page. To complement this guide, QLC has published this article:
"How to Vote from a Pro-Life Perspective". Be sure to check them both out before you vote.

🚶‍♂️ Quebec City March for Life – May 31, 2025
Join us on Saturday, May 31st, in front of the National Assembly in Quebec City for this year's March for Life! That evening, we’ll host our “Banquet for Life” — a time for encouragement, friendship, and celebration.

Travelling from outside the city? Discounted hotel packages are available at the Delta Hotel, steps from the March. Please note: hotel discount ends April 30th!
👉 Click here to book your room online

⚖️ Legal Challenge Against the “Bubble Zone” Law
Our court hearing took place last fall. We’re now awaiting the judge’s decision. Please keep this effort in prayer — this legal case is key to protecting pro-life free speech in Quebec.

🙏 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil
The 40-day vigil ended on Sunday, April 13. Highlights included increased volunteer participation downtown, more pro-life apologetics, and deeply moving encounters with men and women mourning a past abortion or miscarriage.

🤰 “Pregnant & Worried” Outreach
In 2024, by God’s grace, we helped several women carry their pregnancies to term. Now, in 2025, those children are celebrating their first birthdays! Our colleague Brian Jenkins was recently invited to two birthday parties. Two of the women we assisted gave birth to twins — one pair is pictured below.

🌟 Good News

Pro-Life Readership
Thanks to your support, tens of thousands of readers visit our website each year. Let’s keep growing — please share our content!

Strong Partnership with Theovox
Our media outreach continues to grow. This Thursday, April 17, I’ll be speaking on two programs. The first, "Au-delà des mots" (Beyond Words), will explore my pro-life convictions and QLC's mission. The second will be live Thursday night on Theovox’s YouTube channel, discussing a Christian and pro-life approach to the ongoing federal election.

📣 Take Action

• Invite your friends to sign up for our newsletter and attend the March for Life in Quebec City.

• Donate to CQV so we can continue our legal, media, and outreach efforts.

• Pray for us — your spiritual support is vital.

• Spread the word about the Quebec March for Life!
  Here’s an 8.5 x 11 poster you can print and share
  
  ➡️ Download Poster
  
  To request printed flyers by mail or to pick some up at our Montreal office, contact us at:
  📧 [email protected] | ☎️ 1-855-996-2686

Don’t forget: the National March for Life in Ottawa is happening Thursday, May 8, 2025. Full details available here.

Thank you again for your commitment and solidarity in building a Culture of Life. Wishing you a joyful and prayerful journey toward Easter!

For Life,

Georges Buscemi
President, Quebec Life Coalition

By Brian Jenkins (Quebec Life Coalition)

40 Days for Life

The 40-day prayer vigil to end of abortion ended this past Sunday, April 13. Between ten and twelve people showed up for the 3 p.m. conclusion. At that time, we prayed the Chaplet of Divine Mercy on the streets of Montreal. The group then moved to the chapel across the street where we spent thirty minutes in Eucharistic Adoration before closing with a time of fraternity at a local restaurant.

A few of the vigil highlights include: an increase in volunteers to pray at the vigil downtown location, more occurrences in pro-life apologetics, and meeting with men and women grieving a past abortion or miscarriage.

Enceinte? Inquiète?

In 2024, we were blessed to help between four and five women carry their child to term. Now in 2025, they are celebrating the one-year anniversary of these children. I’ve been invited to two birthday parties. Two of the women we've helped gave birth to twins, one set is pictured below.

Following last week’s article, “How to Vote from a Pro-Life Perspective,” we’re pleased to now share another tool: an up-to-date list of pro-life candidates in Quebec and the rest of Canada.

🗳️ Pro-Life Voter Guide – Now Live!

➡️ Click here to view the list of pro-life candidates

This page also includes detailed information on each party, and we’ll be updating it regularly as we receive more responses from candidates about their positions on life and family values.

Be sure to check back often—and please share it widely!

🙏 Virtual Meeting on Public Prayer Ban Proposal

We recently held a virtual meeting with a representative from the Quebec Secretariat for Democratic Institutions Reform, Access to Information and Secularism, led by Minister Jean-François Roberge.

Alongside our allies from Citizen Go and UVVC (United Voice for Christian Values), we expressed our serious concern over Premier François Legault’s pre-Christmas proposal to ban public prayer.

We also announced our plan to deliver a petition opposing this ban—signed by over 12,000 Canadians—to Minister Roberge’s office on May 30, the day before our March for Life.

If you haven’t signed yet, there’s still time!
👉 Sign the petition to defend public prayer

🚶‍♀️ March for Life – May 31 in Quebec City

You’re invited to join us for the Quebec March for Life on Friday, May 31, 2025.

That same evening, we’ll be hosting a “Pro-Life Banquet”—a joyful moment to connect, share, and celebrate our commitment to life.

Coming from out of town? We’ve arranged discounted hotel packages at the nearby Delta Hotel, just steps away from the March site.

Note: The hotel discount ends on April 30, 2025, so don’t wait to book!

➡️ Click here to reserve, or call: 1-855-996-2686

📣 Help Us Spread the Word!

We’re counting on your support to help promote this important March in your community—through churches, local groups, family and friends.

Here’s a printable 8.5 x 11 poster to share:
👉 Download the poster here

Want flyers by mail, or prefer to pick them up at our Montreal office? Just let us know:
[email protected]
1-855-996-2686

Thank you so much for your faithful support.

For Life,

Georges Buscemi
President, Quebec Life Coalition

The federal election campaign is in full swing. To help you make an informed and faithful choice, Quebec Life Coalition has prepared a guide titled:

👉 “How to Vote from a Pro-Life Perspective”

I encourage you to read it carefully—and above all, to share it with your friends and family.

Mark Carney: A Dangerously Alluring Figure

By a strange herd effect—and if polls are to be believed—Mark Carney seems to have won over the hearts of many Canadians. Yet for those of us who cherish faith, family, and life, this momentum is a serious cause for concern.

Until recently, Carney held three passports (Irish, British, and Canadian). This alone raises the question: does he embody the kind of patriotism Canada needs to navigate the coming times? More importantly, he does not uphold the Christian values essential to our personal and national salvation.

Time and again, Carney has betrayed his Catholic faith by openly supporting abortion and LGBT ideology—as shown in this article.

Jack Fonseca of Campaign Life Coalition even warns that Carney could be worse than Justin Trudeau. How did we get so close to this cliff’s edge? It is urgent that we turn around now—for the sake of our country, our families, and our faith.

The Battle Continues, Regardless of Who Leads Next

No matter who becomes our next Prime Minister, we must continue to proclaim the Gospel of Life.

But a dangerous threat looms: a federal pre-budget committee has recommended revoking charitable status from religious organizations whose moral teachings do not align with so-called "modern standards." If implemented, this measure would force many Christian ministries to close their doors.

If you haven’t already, we urge you to sign and share our petition to protect the freedom of believers in Canada:

👉 https://www.cqv.qc.ca/christianisme_canada

Don’t Forget: 40 Days for Life and Upcoming Marches

Let us not forget: prayer is our first weapon. The 40 Days for Life campaign continues in Montreal. Please come and join us as we pray for an end to abortion.

And mark your calendars for these important dates:

📍 March for Life in Ottawa – Thursday, May 8, 2025 (Parliament Hill, 12:00 PM)
📍 March for Life in Quebec City – Saturday, May 31, 2025 (National Assembly, 11:00 AM)

Let us remain faithful, clear-sighted, and active. Together, let us be bold witnesses to the culture of life that the Lord desires for His people—and for all people of good will.

For Life,

Georges Buscemi
President, Quebec Life Coalition

Photo: Freepik

As the 2025 Canadian federal elections approach, voters who care deeply about promoting a Culture of Life often wonder how they should cast their votes. The decision depends not only on the individual positions of the candidates but also on those of their parties and their leaders. Quebec Life Coalition offers here an overview of the parties and their leaders regarding key issues related to faith, family, and life, as well as some general recommendations on voting strategies.

Positions of Main Federal Parties and Leaders

Liberal Party of Canada (Mark Carney)

Under the leadership of Mark Carney, the Liberal Party actively promotes abortion, which Carney has called a "fundamental right." The Liberal Party also supports euthanasia and strongly promotes LGBT ideology, including gender ideology. The party systematically excludes all pro-life candidates and regularly opposes freedom of conscience and religion, notably through restrictive legislation on freedom of speech.

Conservative Party of Canada (Pierre Poilievre)

Under Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative Party tolerates the presence of pro-life candidates, though its leader has stated he does not intend to introduce legislation against abortion. However, the party remains the only major party to allow its MPs free votes on moral issues, which, in theory, makes possible the adoption of pro-life and pro-family measures. Poilievre holds a moderate stance on euthanasia and opposes certain extreme manifestations of gender ideology, especially as they affect children.

Mark Carney.

By Pete Baklinski (Campaign Life Coalition) – Photo: video screenshot/Juno News

Last Sunday, after attending Catholic Mass, Prime Minister Mark Carney was asked by a reporter if he “explicitly support[s] a woman’s right to choose?” In the lead up to the question, the reporter had observed that Mr. Carney was a “practicing Catholic who went to Church” earlier in the morning.

Carney, practically tripping over his words in his eagerness to answer the question, replied: “I absolutely support a woman’s right to choose, unreservedly, and will defend it as the Liberal Party has defended it – proudly and consistently.”

Yes, horrifically, Carney, a practicing Catholic, supports the barbaric slaughtering of the weakest and most vulnerable among us – the preborn child.

He supports this even though Catholic teaching makes it clear that killing preborn children is a grave moral evil.

"Since the first century the Church has affirmed the moral evil of every procured abortion," states the Catechism of the Catholic Church. "This teaching has not changed and remains unchangeable. Direct abortion, that is to say, abortion willed either as an end or a means, is gravely contrary to the moral law.”

Thanks to your generosity over the past three weeks, we have reached our $15,000 goal for our Lenten fundraising campaign. From the bottom of my heart — thank you! Your support allows us to continue defending and promoting the Christian faith, the natural family, and human life from conception to natural death, even in a political and cultural climate often hostile to these fundamental truths.

One of the most concerning developments in recent days is the candidacy of Mark Carney, former Governor of the Bank of Canada. Carney publicly identifies as a practising Catholic, yet he has declared himself to be “absolutely” in favour of abortion — without reservation. In his own words:

“I absolutely support a woman’s right to choose, without reservation, and I will defend it just as the Liberal Party has: with pride and consistency.”

This kind of double-speak — claiming to be Catholic while defending abortion — is deeply troubling and, as Campaign Life Coalition recently stated, scandalous. Let us also not forget that Carney was among the first to call for a forceful crackdown on the 2022 Freedom Convoy, describing the protesters as seditious in a Globe and Mail op-ed.

In this uncertain election season, as we await to see who will become Canada’s next Prime Minister, we must act now to protect our churches and charitable organizations. A critical petition is underway to oppose the very real threat of revoking charitable status for religious groups. If you haven’t already signed it, please do so today. The link is below:

Sign the petition >>

Finally, a reminder that the Marches for Life are fast approaching:

• National March for Life in Ottawa: Thursday, May 8, 2025 (Website)
• Quebec March for Life in Quebec City: Saturday, May 31, 2025 (Website)

Thank you again for your faithful support. Together, and by God’s grace, we will continue to shine the light of truth and defend the most vulnerable among us.

For Life,

Georges Buscemi
President, Quebec Life Coalition

P.S. If you haven’t yet donated to our Lenten fundraising campaign, this is your last chance. Your donation is a powerful gesture in defence of faith, family, and life in a culture that has lost its way. Please give today to keep this vital mission going.

A Canadian federal election has just been called, and we are all meant to stay riveted to the political drama that will unfold in the coming weeks. But while politicians debate and media outlets speculate, real life-and-death issues continue to play out quietly and without fanfare — especially here at the 40 Days for Life vigil in Montreal.

Every day, we meet women facing crisis pregnancies, families struggling to make ends meet, and even young abortion supporters who need to hear the truth spoken with love. This work is urgent, and it is happening now, regardless of what is trending in the news.

That’s why your support is so vital. So far, we have raised $12,118 toward our $15,000 goal — and we have only five days left to reach it. Thank you to all who have donated already to the Quebec Life Coalition. If you haven’t yet given, please consider helping us reach our goal so we can continue to offer this life-saving witness.

Four Notable Features of This Spring's Vigil

1. Increased Participation
This spring, we’ve witnessed a remarkable increase in participation. More people are joining us at the vigil site to pray, to witness, or simply to talk. At the intersection of Berri and Saint-Catherine Streets, people are committing to regular prayer hours — at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and throughout the afternoon. Others arrive unannounced, including in the final hour of the day. Their presence has brought renewed energy and hope to the vigil.

2. Counter Measures
We’ve also seen the return of abortion supporters, absent in recent years. On two occasions, two young people came with homemade signs to promote abortion. Their presence drew attention — some passers-by reacted with curiosity, others (dishearteningly) with support for their position. One group of older people even stopped to praise them.

We engaged these young people twice, hoping to plant seeds of truth. Though their views remain unchanged for now, we trust that our respectful and compassionate dialogue may bear fruit in time.

3. Helping Women and Families
Despite my daily presence at the vigil site, our outreach to pregnant women and struggling families continues without interruption.

• Désirée, 32 weeks pregnant, recently left a drug treatment program to return to street life with her boyfriend. We are deeply concerned for her and her child. Please pray for them.
• Reginald, a father of two, is launching a small business, and I’m referring clients to help him get started.
• Daniella, a young mother, was able to run errands thanks to a QLC volunteer and me caring for her twins.

• Isabella (Imma) needed baby formula for her twins — we responded that same day with a delivery.

4. Post-Abortion and Reproductive Loss Support
We’ve also supported two women affected by reproductive loss:

• A man who saw our pregnancy support sign contacted us for help after his wife’s miscarriage.
• Another woman, who recently had an abortion, is receiving comfort and help as she begins healing and reintegration into her community.

A Global Effort with Local Impact
Montreal’s 40 Days for Life is part of a worldwide movement. This spring, over 660 vigils are taking place across the globe — mostly in the U.S., but also in 15 to 20 locations across Canada. The winning formula is prayer and fasting, peaceful presence near abortion centres, and public education. Since the first vigil in College Station, Texas, in 2003, this approach has contributed to hundreds of abortion facilities closing and thousands of lives saved.

Here in Montreal, we are present every day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the corner of Berri and Saint-Catherine Streets, from Ash Wednesday to Palm Sunday (April 13). Everyone is welcome.

Only 5 Days Left — Help Us Reach $15,000!
With just days remaining in the vigil, we are only $2,882 away from our goal of $15,000. These funds help us continue our prayerful witness, support vulnerable women, and build a culture of life here in Quebec.

Please give today if you can. Every donation makes a difference.
Donate to Quebec Life Coalition →

Thank you for your prayers, presence, and generosity.
Wishing you a blessed and grace-filled Lent,

Brian Jenkins
Organizer, 40 Days for Life – Montreal
Vice-President (Outreach), Quebec Life Coalition

P.S. Every hour we spend in prayer at the vigil site could be the hour someone chooses life. Your gift helps us be there — for the unborn, for mothers in crisis, and for families in need. With just 5 days left, your donation can make the difference between falling short and finishing strong.
Donate now: https://en.cqv.qc.ca/lent_2025_fundraiser

In an interview broadcast five days ago, American Vice President J.D. Vance asserted that Europe was "at risk of engaging in civilizational suicide." Whatever you think of the current U.S. vice president, on that point, he's right: low birth rates—due in large part to mass abortion—no-border mass immigration from countries that do not share the values that made Europe great, and Europe's forsaking of Christian culture all point to a future where Europe simply dissolves itself out of existence, like a decaying corpse.

Well, the same can be said for most, if not all, Western countries—including, and most especially, a certain part of Canada called "Quebec." One could say that Quebec already attempted suicide in the 1960s when it underwent the "Quiet Revolution" and cut itself off from its Christian roots. Today, sadly, as its birth rate dwindles and francophones become a minority in la Belle Province, Quebec is doubling down on banning religion from the public square—first by floating a ban on public prayer, then by evicting church groups from government buildings, including city-owned spaces and community centres.

It’s coming to a point where, instead of a Western, Christian society, Quebecers are living in a death-loving, communism-embracing society. Recently, I read a Facebook post from an émigré from Communist Romania who, several years ago, moved to Canada. She openly wondered: "What was the point of moving to Canada, now that we're more communist here than where I fled from?"

We can ask ourselves the same thing in Quebec: what's the point of staying here, when things are getting worse, not better—more communistic, more death-loving? (Quebec is now the world champion of assisted suicide.)

But the answer to the question why stay? is that God has a plan for us. We at QLC believe God wants us here. God is merciful. He doesn't want Quebec—or any other Western society—to perish, but rather to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). He sends forth His spokespeople to show the way out of bondage to sin.

At QLC, we have been pointing the way to faith, family, and life—from conception to natural death—for years. God put us here to be the seeds of renewal. And yes, it can be very hard, because a seed bears no fruit unless it dies (John 12:24).

Every day, the QLC team is doing God's work, under the radar, under the soil, dying to self: Brian prays and witnesses at 40 Days for Life and helps pregnant women in need, Arpad is networking at events or taking notes and asking difficult questions at the UN, and Augustin is covering Quebec and international news from a pro-life, pro-family perspective. These might not be grand geopolitical chess moves—often, these tasks are thankless—but they are the seeds that will grow in God's good time.

And you know what? We are growing.

Whenever we engage in these necessary quarterly fundraisers, we normally struggle to reach our goal—but not so much anymore. The many of you who have given so promptly and generously are showing us that our work is increasingly valued and appreciated. From across the country, and even as far as Africa, people are giving to QLC because they recognize that our fight is their fight. Our message is God's message of love to lost Western societies on the brink of civilizational suicide!

The harvest may not come tomorrow (it will in God's good time), but the ground is being readied for a restoration of the West. If it heeds the call, Quebec—and the rest of the West—instead of committing suicide, will, thanks to God's work through us, be given new life.

This Spring—a time of sacrifice, prayer, and giving for many—thank you for joining us in extending God's mercy to Quebec, Canada, and beyond.

Please give so that we can keep giving, too.

For Life,

Georges Buscemi
President, Quebec Life Coalition

P.S. If you haven’t yet given, now is the time. Your donation is a stand for faith, family, and life in a culture that has lost its way. Please give today so that we can continue this vital mission.