The Gospel of Life - Evangelium Vitae

Promulgated on March 25, 1995 by Pope John Paul II, this encyclical calls each person to respect, protect, love, and serve every human life. John Paul II describes the Gospel of Life as the heart of Jesus' message and defends the sacredness of every human life as a fruit of the creative action of God. In this context, "Evangelium Vitae" addresses new and emerging threats to human life, including abortion and euthanasia, and champions the inviolability of human life via reflections on civil law and moral law, the Gospel of life, the family as the sanctuary of life, the transformation of culture, and the motherhood of Mary.