Catholic pro-life activist Savannah Craven Antao was assaulted in New York City on Thursday, April 3, 2025, while conducting a video interview with a pro-abortion advocate. / Credit: Photo courtesy of Savannah Craven Antao
CNA Staff, Apr 4, 2025 / 12:53 pm (CNA).
A Catholic pro-life activist was assaulted in New York City on Thursday while conducting a video interview with a pro-abortion advocate.
Savannah Craven Antao was taking part in an interview with a “pro-abortion individual” who “became enraged” during the discussion and punched her in the face, according to a press release from the pro-life group Live Action.
Antao was working as a “Live Action activist” when the assault occurred, according to the group. Footage shared by Live Action President Lila Rose showed Antao being struck in the face by the assailant.
VIDEO OF THE ASSAULT OF PRO LIFE JOURNALIST BY PRO-ABORTION ADVOCATE IN NEW YORK
Savannah Craven was working with Live Action conducting man on the street interviews, asking “Do you know what Planned Parenthood does?” when she was attacked