5 - How the Church Helps Pregnant Moms in Need

Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Naumann talks with Kat Talalas about how the Church “walks with” moms who are pregnant or parenting in difficult circumstances. He also shares about his journey to the priesthood, his involvement with pro-life ministry, and his experience becoming a bishop. 

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Intro/outro audio: “Mellow Happy Pop (Umbrella Clocks) No Synths” performed by Bopper Beats/stock.adobe.com. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2025, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. All rights reserved.

Chapters

• 0:00 Introductions
• 0:46 Vocation out of tragedy
• 6:49 Questioning everything
• 14:09 Early priesthood
• 17:24 Starting pro-life work
• 23:24 Abortion healing ministry
• 28:07 A message from Pope John Paul II
• 34:34 Learning the ropes
• 37:35 Serving on the USCCB’s Pro-Life Committee
• 39:04 What is Walking with Moms in Need?
• 45:27 A common misconception
• 48:30 Bearing fruit
• 52:21 Fathers’ support
• 57:00 Words of hope for pregnant moms who are struggling
• 1:00:36 What does the Gospel of life mean to you?
• 1:05:07 Closing prayer