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Brazil’s Supreme Court rejects effort to legalize abortion in Zika cases
A majority of Brazil’s Supreme Federal Tribunal has voted against an intervention seeking to decriminalize abortion for expectant mothers diagnosed... Read more
Brazilian Supreme Court to consider legalizing abortion in Zika cases
On Friday, Brazil’s Federal Supreme Court will hold a virtual hearing to consider whether to decriminalize abortion for pregnant women... Read more
How the Church is fighting Zika virus in the US
With Zika virus reaching the continental U.S. in recent weeks, scientists are scrambling to find a cure and a vaccine.... Read more
Majority in Brazil reject abortion for babies with microcephaly
The majority of Brazilians are opposed to abortion in cases where the baby exhibits microcephaly, a new survey finds. Read more
Paul VI, nuns and contraception: did Pope Francis get it right?
If Vatican watcher Sandro Magister is right, Pope Francis cited an urban legend about Blessed Paul VI’s alleged approval of... Read more
Pope Francis: Abortion is evil, not the solution to Zika virus
On his return flight from Mexico, Pope Francis strongly rejected abortion as a response to the fears surrounding the Zika... Read more
Congressman: Zika virus should inspire care, not fear
Fears of the Zika virus outbreak’s possible effects on the health of women and unborn children should be a motivation... Read more
