The province has been called a “life sanctuary” after a successful campaign by pro-life advocates to convince hospital boards to cease the deadly procedure in the 1980s.
"The Holy See will ensure that the Catholic Church in Germany takes clear and decisive initiatives against this form of abuse," the pope said in pointed remarks.
The order follows a year-long investigation launched when pro-life activists discovered the bodies of 17 aborted unborn children in a dumpster outside Woman’s Choice Clinic.
This phone conversation was surreal. My heart was breaking over the child that just lost his/her life – but in the same conversation, I found out that I saved a life I never knew about.
We recognize that the right time to end abortion in Mississippi is now, and that is why the citizens of Mississippi will attempt a personhood ballot measure again - and again, if necessary - until every person’s life is protected.
Cardinal George softened his criticisms after learning that the recipient of the award was a rape victim, but stood by statements criticizing Gov. Quinn.