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Jerusalem Catholic Patriarch profoundly resents city's gay pride parade


Jerusalem, Israel, Aug 2, 2010 / 08:41 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A "gay pride" parade held in Jerusalem last week was met with "profound resentment" by the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and opposition from other religious groups in the city. The Latin Patriarch Fouad Twal said that those who support the yearly event "care neither for the feelings of families, nor for the holiness of this City."

Human trials for embryonic stem cell treatment a crime, says Bishop Sgreccia


Rome, Italy, Aug 2, 2010 / 12:54 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Following Friday's news that a U.S. company has been given the go ahead to experiment with embryonic stem cells on human patients, a former head of the Pontifical Academy for Life told Vatican Radio that the trials are unacceptable. He said that regardless of whether the result of testing is positive or negative, "morally it remains a crime."

Vatican preparing new document on effects of abortion on women


Vatican City, Jul 31, 2010 / 11:33 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The new president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, Archbishop Ignacio Carrasco de Paula, announced that his dicastery is preparing a document on the effects of abortion on women, often called post-abortion syndrome. The document will focus on the study of the "habit of abortion" and is expected to be published next year.

New Academy for Life head blasts Spanish president for abortion law


Rome, Italy, Jul 28, 2010 / 04:39 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The new Spanish law which could make abortions a "right" for young girls was deemed senseless by the new head of the Pontifical Academy for Life. The man leading the government that passed the law, President Zapatero, is "incapable of understanding what a right is," he said.

UK Catholics Support Pro-Life Initiatives


LONDON, JULY 22, 2010 (Zenit.org).- On Sunday, Catholics in England and Wales will celebrate the annual Day for Life. Through collections taken up this day, the Church has given substantial donations to local pro-life initiatives.

Majority of Latin Americans oppose legalized abortion


Mexico City, Mexico, May 31, 2010 / 01:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A public opinion poll conducted by the Latin American Department of Social Sciences (LADSS) revealed that in four countries of the region, the majority of citizens oppose the legalization of abortion. The poll by LADSS, an organization that promotes gender ideology and supports the legalization of abortion, revealed that there is little support for the total legalization of abortion in Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Nicaragua.

UK Bishops Decry Abortion TV Ads


LONDON, MAY 25, 2010 (Zenit.org).- On Monday, advertisements for an abortion service provider started airing for the first time on U.K. television, reflecting relaxed broadcasting standards. The bishops of England and Wales are protesting.

The commercial, produced by Marie Stopes International, one of the biggest abortion providers in the United Kingdom, asks women, "Are you late?"

Post-abortive women suffer from trauma similar to war veterans, says pro-life leader


Mexico City, Mexico, Apr 15, 2010 / 09:57 pm (CNA).- Pro-life leader Carolina Beauregard explained this week that due to the fact that studies show that post-abortive women suffer from similar symptoms of trauma as war veterans, five Mexican states have adopted laws restricting abortion.

One abortion every 11 seconds: a European tragedy


In a society that consumes information, statistics behind their cold appearance can be a concise and effective expression of human dramas. Every figure can be a symbol of a life suppressed, of a terminated pregnancy and its devastating consequences for the whole European continent, which in 2008 alone rid itself of 2,863,649 children by abortion. Of these, 1,207,646 (42 percent) were aborted in the 27 countries of the European Union where 20,635,919 abortions have been performed in the past 15 years. These chilling statistics were presented on 2 March at the European Parliament by the Institute of Family Policies (ipf), in its annual report on the incidence of abortion in Europe and in Spain.

Nearly one million in Spain march for life, protest new abortion law


Madrid, Spain, Mar 10, 2010 / 12:51 am (CNA).- Nearly one million Spaniards marched in cities across the country on March 7 defending the right to life of the unborn and demanding that the government revoke Spain's new law on abortion recently passed by the Senate and signed by King Juan Carlos.

The UGCC for the first time honored Remembrance Day of Aborted Children


On February 27 the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church honored the Remembrance Day of Aborted Children. This event was conducted as part of the Program of Counteracting Abortions in Ukraine, ratified at the forty-sixth session of the Synod of Bishops of Kyiv-Halych Major Archbishopric of the UGCC, which was conducted on September 13-14, 2009.

Rosaries for unborn campaign drawing prayers worldwide


Memphis, Tenn., Mar 1, 2010 / 06:12 pm (CNA).- A Catholic group leading a multi-national prayer effort has had 3,000 people register from countries all over the world to pray a Rosary for the unborn. The May 7-9 prayer event, "One Million Rosaries for Unborn Babies," is being coordinated by the Saint Michael the Archangel Organization.

On February 27 UGCC Marks Remembrance Day of Aborted Children


In accordance to the Decisions of the Forty-Sixth Session of the Synod of Bishops of Kyiv-Halych Major Archbishopric of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC), which took place on September 13-14, 2009, in Lviv-Briukhovychi, a Program of Counteracting Abortions was ratified in Ukraine. It was also decided for the realization of this program to create a Coordinating Council. UGCC web site posted this story on 23 February.

Spanish Bishops: Abortion Law a Step Backward


MADRID, Spain, FEB. 26, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The Spanish bishops are denouncing the recent liberalization of abortion laws in the country as a "serious step backward in the protection of the right to life."

Family unity essential to child formation, says Cardinal Antonelli


Vatican City, Feb 26, 2010 / 03:40 pm (CNA).- Speaking to a group of Catholic business people from Italy in Rome this week, Cardinal Ennio Antonelli, president of the Pontifical Council for the Family, highlighted the importance of a united family for raising children. He also touched on issues that affect the family today.

On February 27 is the Remembrance Day of Aborted Children


In accordance to the Decisions of the Forty-Sixth Session of the Synod of Bishops of Kyiv-Halych Major Archbishopric of the UGCC, which took place on September 13-14, 2009, in Lviv-Briukhovychi, a Program of Counteracting Abortions was ratified in Ukraine. It was also decided for the realization of this program to create a Coordinating Council.

40 Days for Life Starts Tonight With Webcast


WASHINGTON, D.C., FEB. 17, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Forty Days for Life is not yet being held in every city with an abortion facility, but a live Webcast tonight will bring its message around the globe.

Focus on the Family reports 760,000 have watched Tebow's story


Colorado Springs, Colo., Feb 10, 2010 / 06:03 am (CNA).- Gary Schneeberger, Vice President of Media Relations at Focus on the Family, has said his organization's Super Bowl ad featuring Tim Tebow and his mother was "very directly pro-life" and has proven "extremely popular."

Tebow Super Bowl ad airs after controversial run-up


Miami, Fla., Feb 8, 2010 / 09:17 pm (CNA).- The much-discussed Super Bowl ad about college star quarterback Tim Tebow and his mother Pam aired on Sunday. It encouraged viewers to celebrate life and family. The ad showed Pam Tebow holding a baby photo of Tim.

Abortion has become 'plague' in Mexico City, acknowledges government


Mexico City, Mexico, Feb 3, 2010 / 11:09 pm (CNA).- The government of Mexico City noted in a report this week that abortion has become a "plague" in the capital, as 7 out of every 10 women who inquire about the procedure end up choosing abortion.

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