Abortion

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I am teaching a lesson to our High School students this Sunday on abortion. I looked on the SUSCOPTS website and have not had much luck. I was wondering if there is a…
Are abortions permitted by the Church for any reason?
I got into a discussion with someone about abortions and how the Church does not allow it unless the mother's health is in danger, but what about rape victims? That is…
What about if the mother is past the age of having kids but gets pregnant? Let us say she is in her 40's or 50's and she is now at a huge risk. Would the Church consider…

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