Religion and abortion

Angola Decriminalises Abortion In Some Cases

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Angola’s parliament has approved changes to a colonial-era law and decriminalised abortion in some cases, including for victims of rape. Under the changes, abortions may be carried out before the sixth month of pregnancy in cases where the mother’s life is in danger or if the pregnancy is a result of rape. But abortion per … Read more

Pope Urges Prayers For Unborn Children Under Threat

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Pope Francis on Sunday urged the faithful to pray for unborn children threatened by “the termination of pregnancy” in a throwaway culture marked by falling birthrates. “Every life is sacred. Let us promote a culture of life as a response to the logic of throwing away and in the face of demographic decline,” he said … Read more