In a strong statement on the right to life, the Bishop of Clogher asks political representatives in Northern Ireland to set their differences aside.
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“I or indeed any priest or religious in this area would be willing to mediate between the different factions if that would assist to bring the feud to a halt.”
“The Word of God neither ages nor ceases to be relevant, no matter what changes occur in our society.”
“The pro-life people of Ireland have suffered greatly in recent years, fighting against the culture of death, against misinformation and seemingly against the tide of public opinion,” says Abby Johnson, protagonist.
Church leaders join forces in a bid to halt "barbaric abortion legislation”.
"More than 20,000 people, from every tradition, attended the March because people are outraged that Westminster has hijacked our democratic process and has sought to impose abortion on Northern Ireland."
“Priests in Ireland have more than most borne the heat of the day.”
“Decision-making should take place as close to the people as possible. This proposal is an imposition enacted by a parliament which is overwhelmingly not from Northern Ireland.”
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“These are touchstone issues which deserve the most anxious and intense consideration by legislators and citizens.”
“The direct and intentional taking of the life of any innocent human being is always gravely wrong – we must avoid becoming desensitised to the value of every human life.”
“It’s not health care, and no amount of spin can make it health care.”
“The government has failed to put safeguards in place because they were in such a rush to legalise the most liberal abortion law possible.”
Medical practitioner never examined mother or met her in advance of abortion, Deputy Peadar Tóibín tells Dáil.
Capuchins apologise, saying Fr Tom Forde’s comments were not intended to “cause hurt to anyone”.
“It’s incredibly sad and ironic that Disney, a producer of so many films loved by generations of young children, is advocating the destruction of the most defenceless of all – unborn children."
“The Pro-Life Movement approaches the first anniversary of the referendum with both profound sadness and renewed determination.”
We encourage all Catholics – irrespective of how they voted – to devote some time today and over this weekend to prayerful reflection about what has happened in our society, especially in the past year, says Council for Life.
“Ultimately, with abortion the issue is not about whether a baby has a disability or a life-limiting condition. It is about the fact that with every abortion an innocent baby has his or her life ended.”
“We’ll just keep persevering in fighting for the right to life of the unborn just as people on the pro choice side didn’t give up when they lost 2 to 1 in 1983,” says David Quinn.
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“Northern Ireland’s pro-life laws protect women and babies from the tragedy, pain and violence of abortion.”
Arts and Culture Minister Josepha Madigan speaks to We Are Church Ireland forum on why the Catholic Church should open all ministries to women.
“We will never stop fighting for the recognition of the humanity, dignity, and rights of every member of the Manx and human family.”
Precious Life slams Amnesty’s call for UK government to legislate directly to change current Northern Ireland abortion law.
“If the name is lost we are going to lose Medical Missionary of Mary history and heritage as well.”
“I would be particularly cautious about protesting against GPs because everybody is going there, and people go there for all sorts of reasons.”
