Choosing death is choosing death, and that choice always comes from within a dark hole.
Abortion
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Pope Francis: Abortion is ‘white glove’ equivalent to Nazi crimes
“Last century, the whole world was scandalized by what the Nazis did to purify the race. Today, we do the same thing but with white gloves,” Pope Francis said.
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Argentine Congress votes in favor of elective abortion by narrow margin
The lower house of Argentina’s congress on Thursday approved a bill that would legalize elective abortion in the first 14 weeks of pregnancy, sending the measure to the Senate. President Mauricio Macri has said he will sign the bill if it’s approved.
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Supreme Court sides with Trump admin. in undocumented teen’s abortion case
The case became moot after the teen obtained an abortion.
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Louisiana pro-life leaders applaud ban on abortions after 15 weeks
Louisiana and Mississippi would have the earliest abortion bans in the country if the law is upheld.
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Irish bishop hopes papal visit can help bring healing after abortion vote
Bishop Brendan Leahy of Limerick told Massgoers on May 26 that the result “is deeply regrettable and chilling for those of us who voted ‘no.'”
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Some Irish Catholics worried after abortion vote
With the vote decided, attention is turning to Ireland’s parliament, which will make new laws to govern abortions.
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America’s editors on Irish abortions and the separation of family at the border
The news from Ireland and the United States reminds us of Herod, of Pharaoh. What culture betrays its children?
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Voters in Ireland pave way for abortion on demand
The repeal of Ireland’s Eighth Amendment, which guarantees the right to life of the unborn, has passed with a nearly 2-1 margin.
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Catholic leaders notably quiet as Ireland debates and votes on abortion
“Priests and bishops get verbal abuse by being told, ‘How can you speak for women? You don’t know what it’s like!’”