EWTN To Air 2010’s Historic “March for Life/Walk for Life” Plus Other January Shows Pro-Life Catholics Won’t Want to Miss

Irondale, AL (EWTN) – With Congress now meeting to resolve differences between the Senate and House versions of the health care bill -- which includes the Senate version’s massive funding of abortion -- the 2010 March for Life has become one of the most important in history.

EWTN will offer viewers the most complete coverage available on any platform of both Washington, D.C.’s March for Life and San Francisco’s Walk for Life. Coverage will include live Masses, walking processions, rallies, interviews, panel discussions, and speeches from pro-lifers around the country.

Catholic and pro-life organizations may link to our website Jan. 21-24 for live streaming audio and video of these historic events ( www.ewtn.com/audiovideo). Further resources can be found at www.ewtn.com/prolife.

But that’s not all. Pro-life people won’t want to miss any of EWTN’s pro-life shows in January. Highlights include:

“March for Life 2010:” On the East Coast, Doug Keck (Host of EWTN’s “Bookmark”) will anchor the Network’s live coverage with Fr. Joseph. They will be joined in studio by EWTN Radio Hosts Jim and Joy Pinto. In Washington, D.C., Teresa Tomeo (host of EWTN’s daily radio news and feature program “Catholic Connection”) and EWTN Series Host Damon Owens will interview the newsmakers and pro-lifers from around the country.

Solemn Vigil Mass for Life airs 6:30 p.m., Jan. 21 (live); Solemn Mass for Life airs 7:30 a.m., Jan. 22 (live); March for Life 2009 airs 11 a.m. Jan. 22 (live) and encores 10 p.m. Jan. 22.

“Walk for Life West Coast 2010:” On the West Coast, Father Mark and Doug Barry, hosts of EWTN’s “Life on the Rock,” will cover the walk whose fabulous speakers include former Planned Parenthood Clinic Director Abby Johnson; UCLA Student Activist and Filmmaker Lila Rose; 40 Days for Life National Director David Bereit; Silent No More Speakers Irene Beltran and Georgette Forney, and Jim Garlow, a San Diego-based evangelical pastor. In addition, Rev. Clenard Childress, director of LEARN and BlackGenocide.org, a speaker since the Walk’s inauguration in 2005, will rally the walkers.

Airs 1 p.m. Jan. 23 (live) and encores at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 24.

“Demographic Winter: The Decline of the Human Family:” In this documentary, experts from around the world discuss the dangers facing society and world economies as a result of declining populations around the globe.

Airs at 10 p.m. ET, Wed., Jan. 20, with an encore at 5 a.m. ET, Sat., Jan. 23.

“Demographic Bomb: Demography is Destiny:” This documentary, a riveting exposé of global coercion, shows how population control programs have violated human rights around the world and created a profound imbalance in the world’s economy.

Airs 10 p.m. ET, Wed., Jan. 27, with an encore at 5 a.m., Sat., Jan. 30.

“A People of Life:” A look at the pro-life movement in North America, and the Knights of Columbus’ support and involvement.

Airs 10 p.m. ET, Sun., Jan. 17, 1 p.m. ET, Tues., Jan. 19, and 4 a.m. ET, Fri., Jan. 21.

“Being Human III: What Is it?” Host Shawn Carney, R. Frank Pavone, and other pro-life figures discuss the impact of abortion on society.

Airs 3 a.m. ET and 6:30 p.m. ET,, Tues., Jan. 19.

“Thine Eyes: A Witness to the March for Life:” Actress Jennifer O’Neill tracks the journeys of young people traveling across the United States to attend the 2009 march for Life in Washington, D.C.

Airs 10 p.m. ET, Wed., Jan. 13 and 5 a.m. ET, Sat., Jan. 16.

“International Rosary for the Protection of the Unborn:” From St. Mary’s Church in Metamore, Ill., pro-life meditations in 14 different languages are prayed for each of the five joyful mysteries.

Airs 3:30 p.m. ET, Sun., Jan. 17 and 3:30 p.m. ET, Fri., Jan. 22.

EWTN Global Catholic Network, in its 28th year, is available in over 150 million television households in more than 140 countries and territories. With its direct broadcast satellite television and radio services, AM & FM radio networks, worldwide short-wave radio station, Internet website www.ewtn.com and publishing arm, EWTN, is the largest religious media network in the world.

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