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May 12, 2023

UK bishop denounces new IVF method resulting in first baby born with DNA of three people

A doctor at the Alma Res fertility clinic in Rome is pictured in a file photo preparing eggs and sperm for an attempt at artificial insemination. An English Catholic bishop has denounced the first reported birth of "three-parent" baby in the UK as "deeply concerning."

An English Catholic bishop has denounced the first reported births of "three-parent" babies in the UK as "deeply concerning."

Published in International
November 2, 2017

Speaking Out: Debate without the name-calling

Youth and adults gather in Montreal to discuss the needs of young people in preparation of the 2018 Synod on Youth. "it is important that we realize that our duty is to inform and not to convince. Conviction is the work of the Holy Spirit and ours is to plant the seeds. People must exercise their wills in choosing God," Elizabeth writes.
A few days ago, I found myself speaking at work about my beliefs regarding artificial contraceptives.
Published in YSN: Speaking Out
December 13, 2012

Philippine lawmakers pass reproductive health bill over church protests

Mothers with their newborns wait for checkups at Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital in Manila, Philippines, in August. Legislation that would promote artificial contraception as a family planning method in the nation passed in the country's House of Represen tatives Dec. 13. The reproductive health bill faced fierce opposition from Catholic bishops and religious groups.

Updated 12/17/12

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine House of Representatives and Senate passed legislation that would promote artificial contraception

Published in International