Articles on this issue "fertilization"

Embryology Bill Demands Response, Says Cardinal

Urges Catholics to Write or Visit Parliament Members

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Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor says now is the time for Catholics to tell Members of Parliament that human dignity must be defended, before a bill allowing animal-human hybrids is passed. In …

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U.K. Church Leaders Oppose Fertilization Bill

Legislation to Pave Way for Hybrid Embryos

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Two of Scotland's leading prelates are urging politicians to seriously consider the Catholic community's concerns regarding the Human Fertilization and Embryology Bill, which will legalize the …

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Lowering the Bar on Test-Tube Babies

In Britain, Concern Rises Over in Vitro Fertilization

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Restrictions governing in vitro fertilization have been eased in Britain. Announcing the changes on Thursday, the regulating Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority (HFEA) claimed the …

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Lowering the Bar on Test-Tube Babies

In Britain, Concern Rises Over in Vitro Fertilization

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Restrictions governing in vitro fertilization have been eased in Britain. Announcing the changes on Thursday, the regulating Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority (HFEA) claimed the …

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Pushing the Limits on In Vitro Fertilization

Italy Considers Loosening the Rules

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Italy's Constitutional Court has opened the way for a series of referendums that could substantially weaken the law governing in vitro fertilization clinics. After years of debate, Parliament …

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Pushing the Limits on In Vitro Fertilization

Italy Considers Loosening the Rules

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Italy's Constitutional Court has opened the way for a series of referendums that could substantially weaken the law governing in vitro fertilization clinics. After years of debate, Parliament …

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Pontifical Academy Urges Remedies for Sterility

Hopes for Ethical Options to Artificial Insemination

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The Pontifical Academy for Life appealed for a cure to the growing problem of sterility of couples, to avoid their resorting to the unethical practice of artificial insemination. This is the …

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Italy's in-Vitro Fertilization Legislation Not Morally Licit, Says Vatican

Bill Far From Perfect, Warns Bishop Sgreccia

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The legislation approved by the Italian Senate allowing for in vitro fertilization is not licit from the standpoint of Catholic morality, says a Vatican official. Bishop Elio Sgreccia, vice …

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Pregnant Pause: Spirituality for Expectant Moms

Agnes Penny Pens a Guide to Help With the Joys and Trials

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When Agnes Penny was pregnant with her first child and experiencing some trials of motherhood, she couldn't find any spiritual books to help her embrace her vocation better. After she endured …

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Computer software is now available for charting the Billings Ovulation Method of natural fertility regulation, an affiliated group announced. "We are pleased to announce the official release …

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"Humanae Vitae," 35 Years Down the Line

Research Proving the Wisdom of an Encyclical on Contraception

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This July 25 marks the 35th anniversary of one of the most controversial Church documents in recent history, "Humanae Vitae" (Of Human Life). The storm of criticism caused by Pope Paul VI's …

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Billings Ovulation Method Marks 50 Years

Physician Couple See Increased Use of Natural Family Planning

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Drs. John and Evelyn Billings celebrated the jubilee year of their natural family planning method at an international conference this spring. Recently, they shared with ZENIT information about …

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Embryo Adoption, on the Rise, Is Still a Moral Question Mark

Will It Further Institutionalize in Vitro Fertilization?

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About 200,000 unwanted or "leftover" embryos from in vitro fertilization treatments are set to be destroyed or used for stem-cell research purposes in the United States. However, …

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Dictionary on the Family Helps Define Battle Against Doublespeak

Pontifical Council Wants to Clear the Air of Misleading Terms

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Confusion and manipulation of terminology regarding the family and life issues has led the Vatican to write a "Dictionary of the Family." "Everyone will see that it is a serious and systematic …

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Fooling with Nature: Adapting Adoption for Same-Sex Couples

Green Light in Several Countries Is Sending Up Red Flags

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The push by homosexual groups to obtain approval for same-sex couples to adopt children has succeeded in several countries recently. The latest case is England and Wales, where the Lords after …

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