Dr Ilka Maria Ferns, a Gynecologist and Catholic, never performed an abortion during her career, even though she was a part of the Indian government’s family planning program.
Pope Francis on Wednesday said abortion is “murder” and urged priests and bishops, especially in the United States, to be pastoral rather than political when faced with the question of who can receive Communion.
Thailand’s bishops are urging Catholics to make known their opposition to a proposed amendment that would permit women up to 12 weeks pregnant to have an abortion.
