The Sisters of Life, the Knights of Columbus, and the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, united to present the two-day event, which drew almost 8,000.

“Babies are being left to die after failed abortions – denied care and basic human compassion."

"If passed, it would empower parents to select the educational options that best suit their children’s needs, rather than being constrained by financial limitations," the New York State Catholic Conference said in a statement.