Cardinal
O'Malley denounces work of Planned Parenthood
(Vatican Radio) Cardinal Seán O’Malley, OFM Cap., archbishop of
Boston and chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the U.S.
Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), responded on Wednesday to recent videos
showing leaders from Planned Parenthood discussing the provision of fetal
organs, tissues, and body parts from their abortion clinics.
Pope Francis, he said, "has called abortion the product of
a 'widespread mentality of profit, the throwaway culture, which has today
enslaved the hearts and minds of so many'.” Cardinal O'Malley went on to
describe abortion as “a direct attack on human life in its most vulnerable
condition.” The videos, he said, also reveal “the now standard practice of
obtaining fetal organs and tissues through abortion.” Both actions, he
continued, “fail to respect the humanity and dignity of human life.”
Cardinal O’Malley also drew attention to the Church’s
post-abortion healing ministry Project
Rachel, which welcomes “all persons… with compassion and assistance.”
Project Rachel offers confidential and non-judgmental help to persons who are
traumatized by their involvement with abortion.
Below, please find the full text of Cardinal O’Malley’s
statement:
Pope Francis has called abortion the product of a “widespread
mentality of profit, the throwaway culture, which has today enslaved the hearts
and minds of so many.” The recent news stories concerning Planned Parenthood
direct our attention to two larger issues involving many institutions in our
society. The first is abortion itself: a direct attack on human life in its
most vulnerable condition. The second is the now standard practice of obtaining
fetal organs and tissues through abortion. Both actions fail to respect the
humanity and dignity of human life. This fact should be the center of attention
in the present public controversy.
If the Planned Parenthood news coverage has caused anyone to
experience revived trauma from their own involvement in abortion, be assured
that any and all persons will be welcomed with compassion and assistance
through the Church’s post-abortion healing ministry, Project Rachel. If you or
someone you know would like confidential, nonjudgmental help, please visitwww.projectrachel.com.
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