Korean Catholic Church voices 'deep concerns' over abortion bill plan
The Korean Catholic Church has expressed "deep concerns" over government plans to formally introduce abortion pills and urged for a reconsideration. The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Korea (CBCK) made the call in a statement issued Wednesday after the government announced plans to allow the use of abortion pills by women up to nine weeks pregnant. "The CBCK voices deep concerns as this measure…
The Korean Catholic Church has voiced deep concerns over government plans to introduce abortion pills, urging for a reconsideration of the measure. The Catholic Bishops Conference of Korea (CBCK) expressed worry that the phased introduction of abortion pills could institutionalize abortion and deepen a disregard for life in society. The CBCK emphasized that a society truly respecting human life should prioritize responsibility over easing women's difficulties, rather than resorting to abortion as a solution.
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