Bishops: Cherish the ban against abortion

Ireland’s constitutional ban on abortion should “continue to be cherished and strengthened”, according to the Catholic bishops.

Bishops: Cherish the ban against abortion

As an investigation into the death of Savita Halappanavar was announced by the HSE and the Dáil prepared to vote on an abortion motion, the Irish Bishops’ Conference said it “wished to reaffirm some aspects of Catholic moral teaching”.

It comes as the Halappanavar family called for a public inquiry into the pregnant 31-year-old’s death.

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