Brady: I will fight any bid to legislate for abortion

Cardinal Seán Brady has vowed to vigorously oppose any proposals by the Government to legislate for abortion.

Sat, 25 Aug, 2012 - 01:00
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The Primate of All Ireland said it was important the Church prepared, with others, to defend the equal right to life of a mother and child against any effort to introduce abortion.

He maintained that Ireland was one of the safest places in the world for expectant mothers.

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