Italy, which traditionally is known for its large, boisterous families, has joined other Western countries in sliding into a precipitous demographic decline.
After Kathleen Eaton aborted her unborn baby in 1980, she resolved to do whatever necessary to make sure other women didn't make the same mistake. Her clinics have now saved thousands of lives.
In an upcoming story in the comic book series protagonist Buffy Summers finds herself single, jobless, and pregnant after a drunken party she barely remembers - and plans to have an abortion.
"Catholics must be attentive to the commitment of the candidates and their parties to respect the first of all rights, which is the right to LIFE," said the cardinal.