The reflections of a woman who regretted her abortion today forms the key message of the 2023 “Day for Life” of the Catholic Church in England and Wales.

The bishops said the message is unique because it is the first time they have given over the annual Day for Life “to a Catholic woman who has had an abortion to share her experiences”.

The theme is “Listen to Her”, and “post-abortion trauma and the impact of abortion primarily on women, but also men and others” are examined.

“Often the voices of women who have had an abortion are silent in Church and in society,” said a spokesman for the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales.