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There is no right way to carry out abortions ... in Ireland or elsewhere

Recent news from Ireland surrounding the tragic case of Savita Halappanavar urgently requires deeper reflection on the part of pro-life leaders. Deliberate induction of pre-viable babies is abortion and is acceptable neither in medical ethics nor in Catholic Church teaching. Nor should pro-lifers become involved in drawing up guidelines which instruct doctors in the ‘right way’ to carry out abortions. There is no right way to carry out abortions.  [John Smeaton, 5 April]

Other stories:

Abortion

• Gosnell employee: “It would rain fetuses and blood” everywhere [LifeNews.com, 5 April]
• US judge orders sales of morning after pill to teens nationwide [LifeNews.com, 5 April]

Embryology

• More than a dozen UK sperm donors have fathered 20 or more children each [Mail, 8 April]

Euthanasia

• Former government 'voice of older people' backs euthanasia [Mail, 8 April]

Population

• Chinese mother of two dies after forced sterilisation [ChinaAid, 5 April]

Sexual ethics

• Russian pro-family campaigners issue major legal document in defence of children [John Smeaton, 3 April]

General

• Catholic Medical Association Annual Symposium to be held 4 May [Fr Timothy Finigan, 7 April]

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