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Cardinal Eijk condemns euthanasia of Dutch toddler

Cardinal Willem Eijk of the Netherlands condemned the euthanasia of a nearly two-year-old Dutch child with severe disabilities, calling it a fundamental violation of the toddler's dignity. The child, born prematurely with brain damage and cerebral palsy, was euthanized despite not being terminally ill, with some doctors opposing the act but others supporting it, while Cardinal Eijk suggested palliative care as a moral alternative.

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Matt Lamb|LifeSiteNews|

Abortion linked to ‘severe maternal morbidity’: study

A peer-reviewed study by the Charlotte Lozier Institute found that abortion is associated with a roughly 20% increased risk of severe maternal morbidity and a 12% increased risk of C-sections in subsequent first deliveries. The study also highlights that abortions, especially later ones, carry significant health risks for women, and medical professionals should inform and monitor women with a history of abortion or miscarriage to manage potential complications.

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Matt Lamb|LifeSiteNews|

‘Sale of a child’: 160 organizations ask UN to abolish surrogacy

A coalition of 160 organizations called the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child to formally condemn remunerated surrogacy as a sale of a child, referencing previous UN reports and special rapporteur findings that highlight surrogacy's exploitative nature and harm to children and women. The article also details ethical concerns and legal disputes arising from surrogacy cases, including a surrogate mother refusing to abort a child with a congenital defect and another surrogate carrying multiple children for a Chinese billionaire, emphasizing the complex issues surrounding surrogacy practices.

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Matt Lamb|LifeSiteNews|