In This Issue:
- PRI in the Media
- PRI Scores Victory in Latin America!
- The Case for Prosecuting Fauci
- Deepening Depopulation
- South Korea’s Rural Birth Crisis
- Adults Buy More Toys as Birth Rates Fall
- New England’s Birth Rates Plummet
- Communist China
- China’s Elderly Outnumber Children
- UN Misdeeds
- UN Pushes Abortion for Minors
- Pro-Life Around the World
- Liechtenstein Prince Blocks Abortion Expansion
- Archbishop Condemns Free Abortions
- Canada Proposes Euthanasia Expansion
- Pro-Life on the Home Front
- Virginia Abortion Amendment Faces Challenge
- Pro-Lifer Risks Jail in Colorado
- Arkansas Named Most Pro-Life State
- Good News
- Encouraging Signs for Faith in America
PRI in the Media
PRI Scores Victory in Latin America!: We have successfully persuaded five major retail chains to stop selling manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) equipment. These devices, which can be used to perform abortions, were being openly sold online, with no control over who was purchasing them or for what purpose. We advised the companies that abortion is illegal in Peru (there is a tightly regulated life-of-the-mother exception), and they immediately took down the listings. As Carlos Polo, Director of our Latin American office, noted, “This victory is a concrete result of the work that we are doing on international abortion networks. We are not only exposing how these growing abortion networks operate, but are also identifying specific problems—like the sale of handheld abortion machines—and taking direct action.” PRI President Steven Mosher added, “Our in-depth investigations of international abortion networks are bringing about real change that will save babies.”
The Case for Prosecuting Fauci: In his latest LifeSiteNews article, PRI President Steven Mosher highlights Peter Navarro’s new book, Why Fauci Must Rot in Prison, which makes the case for prosecuting Anthony Fauci over his handling of COVID-19. Mr. Mosher recounts Fauci’s alleged role in funding Wuhan laboratory research and criticizes his disastrous pandemic policies. He also highlights Navarro’s argument that state-level prosecutions could provide a path to accountability despite Fauci’s federal pardon.
Deepening Depopulation
South Korea’s Rural Birth Crisis: South Korea’s population crisis is leaving rural areas with fewer young families. Last year, 54.4% of all babies were born in the capital region, up from 50.6% a decade ago. Meanwhile, 54.7% of young adults aged 19–34 now live in the capital region. Although births have increased for 26 consecutive months, South Korea’s fertility rate remains extremely low at just 0.8 children per woman. In its capital, Seoul, the fertility rate has fallen to just 0.63.
Adults Buy More Toys as Birth Rates Fall: As birth rates continue to collapse, adults without children are becoming the toy industry’s biggest customers. In the first half of 2026, adult-only households accounted for 55% of U.S. toy purchases, while sales to adults grew 16%. Meanwhile, the fertility rate in the UK fell to a record low of 1.39 children per woman in 2025. Toy manufacturers are increasingly targeting childless adults to offset declining demand from families with children.
New England’s Birth Rates Plummet: Massachusetts and the other New England states have some of the lowest fertility rates in the nation, with fewer than 50 births per 1,000 women. The region’s declining birth rates are already contributing to school closures and threatening the future of local colleges. Experts warn that an aging population could strain Social Security and the workforce. High living costs and delayed childbearing are among the factors contributing to the region’s population crisis.
Communist China
China’s Elderly Outnumber Children: For the first time, China has more elderly people than children, highlighting the devastating consequences of decades of population control. In 2025, more than 223 million Chinese people were aged 65 or older, compared to just 213 million children aged 14 and under. China’s population has declined for the fourth consecutive year as births hit a record low, leaving fewer young people to support its rapidly aging population.
UN Misdeeds
UN Pushes Abortion for Minors: The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child is once again pressuring governments to expand abortion access for minors. The committee urged Lesotho, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, and Uganda to “decriminalize abortion in all circumstances.” Meanwhile, the Holy See condemned a proposed UN document promoting abortion access for minors, declaring that no international “right” to abortion exists. Although the committee’s recommendations are nonbinding, they can influence UNICEF programs worldwide.
Pro-Life Around the World
Liechtenstein Prince Blocks Abortion Expansion: Liechtenstein’s Hereditary Prince Alois has vetoed legislation that would have legalized abortion during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. The bill, narrowly approved by parliament in a 13–12 vote, would also have lifted restrictions on advertising abortion and allowed health insurance to cover abortions. The royal family defended its decision, stating that the legislation failed to adequately protect unborn life. Liechtenstein remains one of Europe’s few countries with strict pro-life protections.
“There was a time when Catholic leaders upheld the teachings of the Catholic Church,” says Mr. Mosher. “Now we have Catholic leaders, like former President Joe Biden, who flouted them. Tiny Liechtenstein’s Prince Alois is a noble exception.”
Archbishop Condemns Free Abortions: Archbishop Peter Comensoli has spoken out against promises by Victoria’s Labor Party and Liberal-National Coalition to fully fund abortions with taxpayer money. He warned that Australia harbors a hidden “culture of death.” The Archbishop condemned the killing of unborn children and euthanasia, calling for greater protection of vulnerable human life. He questioned why politicians would fund abortions rather than provide greater support for mothers and their unborn children.
Canada Proposes Euthanasia Expansion: Canada’s government has introduced Bill C-41, which would indefinitely block euthanasia for people suffering solely from mental illness while decriminalizing advance requests for euthanasia. Under the proposal, patients who lose the ability to consent could be euthanized based on previously written requests. Pro-life and disability rights advocates warn that this would remove a critical safeguard for vulnerable patients. Campaign Life Coalition condemned the bill for protecting those with mental illness at the expense of patients with dementia.
Pro-Life on the Home Front
Virginia Abortion Amendment Faces Challenge: A Virginia judge has scheduled a November hearing on a legal challenge to a proposed constitutional amendment that would expand abortion and weaken pro-life protections. The Founding Freedom Law Center argues that the ballot language misleads voters by concealing the amendment’s potential consequences, including expanded late-term abortions and the elimination of parental consent requirements for minors seeking abortions. The lawsuit also alleges that lawmakers failed to follow required procedures. Even if voters approve the amendment on November 3, pro-life advocates are seeking to have it invalidated in court.
“Abortion is on the ballot in Virginia, but the proposed amendment to the state constitution is so deceptively written that many voters will not realize it,” says Mr. Mosher. “They will think that they are voting for ‘freedom’ and ‘choice’ when they are actually approving a measure that will allow abortion up to birth and minors to have abortions without parental consent. If it passes, it should be nullified.”
Pro-Lifer Risks Jail in Colorado: Colorado sidewalk counselor Wendy Faustin is challenging a state law that restricts her ability to offer women alternatives to abortion. The law prohibits approaching within eight feet of someone without consent near abortion clinics, even to provide information about pregnancy resource centers and adoption. Violations can result in fines or jail time. After a federal judge rejected her challenge, Faustin is appealing to the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Arkansas Named Most Pro-Life State: For the seventh consecutive year, Americans United for Life has ranked Arkansas the most pro-life state in America. The ranking evaluates state laws protecting unborn children, the elderly, the disabled, and the terminally ill. Family Council President Jerry Cox credited lawmakers, churches, pregnancy resource centers, and pro-life advocates for the recognition. Governor Sanders reaffirmed her commitment to defending human life at every stage.
Good News
Encouraging Signs for Faith in America: A new Pew Research Center report reveals encouraging signs of religious participation in America. In June 2026, 34% of adults reported attending religious services in the past month, while 45% attended or watched services online, both reaching their highest levels since 2020. The youngest adults also reported relatively high religious service attendance, with young men showing greater religious observance than young women. These findings offer hope for the future of faith in America.
Quote of the Week
“A person always deserves respect and protection from violence. That is not in question.”
~ Carlos Polo, Director of PRI Iberoamerica
