Abortion Policy, Law & PoliticsNEWS OR ANALYSIS
Polish bishop defends unborn as abortion bills advance
Members of the Sejm voted to decriminalize assistance with abortion and permit abortion in cases of fetal abnormality.
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Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide & End-of-Life CareNEWS OR ANALYSIS
Pilgrimage of dignity, the news, and head-to-head combat
Pope Leo XIV visited France on a pilgrimage focused on human dignity, where he met with abuse victims, embraced people with disabilities, and emphasized that life is more than avoiding suffering, opposing euthanasia. During the trip, he also spent meaningful time with three adult men with profound disabilities, offering them fraternity and equality, while other news highlights included a Zambian archbishop's court appearance, Vatican clarification on abuse by Fr.
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Andorran PM says abortion to be legal by April, with or without Vatican approval
Andorran Prime Minister Xavier Espot announced plans to decriminalize abortion in Andorra by April 2027, regardless of Vatican approval, despite the local bishop serving as co-head of state. The government has been negotiating with the Holy See for years, aiming to pass legislation that removes criminal penalties for women who procure abortions while potentially maintaining penalties for healthcare professionals performing them.
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