5 international pro-life celebrities share their stories

This year, as we march for life, voices around the world join ours in crying out for life. We cry out for every life, from womb to tomb, to be celebrated. We push on the ceiling to be lifted until the light of dawn will shine on every new life. And across the globe, world celebrities continue to speak out about the tragedy of abortion. Meet five of them – an actor, an Olympian, a politician, a humanitarian, and a musician – and hear their stories.

1. Mexican actor Eduardo Verastegui

Crescendo

Verastegui became well-known in the U.S. for his part in Bella. But even before that, he was a beloved celebrity in his home country. Eduardo has used his fame to reach mothers and fathers considering abortions, and has personally stood outside abortion clinics, kindly speaking to people going inside.

In 2006, Life News printed this account:

Eduardo’s video, Dura Realidad, has been used outside of abortion clinics to save lives. (Here is the story of one woman who changed her mind, exclaiming, “I can’t do that to my baby,” after watching the video.)

Eduardo Verástegui: Dura Realidad (Versión editada)

Dura Realidad is available with English subtitles here. Eduardo is also behind the IAmViable website, which celebrates the value of individuals with disabilities, and he was a producer of Crescendo, an internationally acclaimed short film.

2. British Olympian Jaime Moore Halsey

Jaime Moore gives birth to triplets, despite advice to abort them

In late 2014, Halsey and her husband Steve (a former pro rugby player), were surprised to discover they were expecting triplets. Doctors advised the couple to “terminate” two of their small daughters. The doctors told the Halseys that their babies were at risk of Intrauterine Growth Restriction (see the story of a girl born with that condition here) and that Jaime’s health was also in question.

Jaime described her response:

Her husband Steve agreed completely:

Almost exactly eleven months ago, on February 24, 2015, three beautiful little girls – Eden, Amber, and Erin – were safely born to the Halseys. Jaime was beside herself with joy and, with Steve, celebrated their choice for life.

3. Italian singer Andrea Bocelli

3. American Congressman Henry Hyde

Hyde was very outspoken about the need – and our responsibility – to protect innocent preborn children. The

Hyde Amendment is named after him.

In a 1996 speech to Congress, where he passionately attempted to persuade his colleagues to override President Clinton’s veto of the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban, Hyde explained how he wanted to face God one day:

5. Macedonian humanitarian Mother Teresa

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story is told of the humble nun and the Democrat woman who would be president:

At the 1994 National Prayer Breakfast, attended by both President Bill Clinton and then First Lady Hillary Clinton, Mother Teresa spoke these words: