The Catholic Church condemns abortion in all cases, even when the life of the mother is in jeopardy. An objective moral evil is never permissible, even if good may come of it.
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I think it is a mistake to characterize people like Giuliani and Pelozzi as "Catholic" politicians. They are politicians who... [MORE]
Russell E. Snow
May 13, 2007 09:53
A Question for Giuliani - A Question for Alicia Colon
The article was excellent, however, I would ask Ms. Cohon to... [MORE]
Susan Pilarski
May 11, 2007 19:10
..."claiming to be a member of a church that condemns it in all cases unless the health of the mother... [MORE]
Steve Krulin
May 11, 2007 16:50
Dear Mrs. Colon:
There is never any case in which abortion is permissible in the Catholic Church. See "Catechism of the... [MORE]
Patricia Nolan
May 14, 2007 11:13
Correction,
The Catholic Church condemns abortion in all cases, even when the life of the mother is in jeopardy. An objective...
JS Petrick
May 11, 2007 14:23
The ex-communication sentence is given laete-sententiae, which means automatically. It is not given by the bishops, although they may send... [MORE]