July 29, 2015 - Cardinal O’Malley: Planned Parenthood’s Work Reflects ‘Throwaway Culture’ Decried... - Archdiocese of Boston

  Cardinal O’Malley: Planned Parenthood’s Work Reflects ‘Throwaway Culture’ Decried by Pope Francis

July 29, 2015

WASHINGTON—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, July 29, to recent videos showing leaders from Planned Parenthood discussing the provision of fetal organs, tissues, and body parts from their abortion clinics.

Full text of Cardinal O’Malley’s statement follows:

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 though 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 visit www.projectrachel.com.
In the Archdiocese of Boston, please contact:
Project Rachel – For Hope and Healing After Abortion
www.projectrachelboston.com
Phone: 508.651.3100 email: [email protected]
Write:  Project Rachel  Archdiocese of Boston  5 Wilson Street  Natick, MA 01760
and begin today to experience the forgiveness, freedom and peace waiting for you in the tender embrace of God's love and mercy.
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