Rallies for pro-life cause in Spain slated on March 7

MADRID, SPAIN, Jan 22, 2010—SPANISH-based prolifers gear up for this year’s rallies for life taking place across the country on March 7 with the theme “Spain Says Yes To Life.”

Organizers chose the date to voice opposition to the government’s new legislation on abortion, which is expected to pass later in March. During a press conference, spokesman for the event Gador Joya called on President Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero to convene a referendum so that the country’s citizens can express their opinions regarding the new law.
If the president feels most Spaniards support the law, “he should have no problem convening a referendum and consulting the people,” Joya said. He noted that on January 28, one million signatures calling for the referendum will be sent to the government.

Joya added that organizers hope to establish a tradition of celebrating pro-life rallies each year during March to coincide with the World Day of Life, which is celebrated on March 25.

The spokesman argued that the majority of Spaniards support the right to life and want their voices to be heard.

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Cited from an original article from catholicnewsagency.com last 01/22/10