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Auxiliary Bishop Alberto Rojas elevates the Eucharist during benediction at a candlelight vigil Sept. 25 near the Albany Medical Surgical Center (Family Planning Associates) in Chicago to launch the global pro-life campaign 40 Days for Life. Th e campaign seeks to educate people about the consequences of abortion through 40 days of prayer, fasting and community outreach.

Photo: Karen Callaway / Catholic New World