Pro-Life Leaders Decry FDA’s Approval of ‘Contraception Kit’

BY Joseph Esposito

Experts call it 'repackaging' of 'morning after' pill

September 20-26, 1998 Issue

WASHINGTON—The Food and Drug Administration's recent approval of the so-called “emergency contraception kit” has provoked sharp criticism from leading Catholics and others. Although billed as contraceptives, the pills are essentially abortifacients, according to many pro-life leaders.

Known as... READ MORE

Help in Post-Abortion Healing

September 13-19, 1998 Issue

Resources for Post-Abortion Healing Information and help for post-abortion healing can usually be found by contacting your local diocese, crisis pregnancy center and pro-life organizations. Some national resources include: 1. Elliot Institute, PO Box 7348, Springfield, IL 62791-7348. Internet... READ MORE

The Gospel Of Life

September 13-19, 1998 Issue

Adoption is an opportunity for couples ‘to provide love and caring for children who may have clouded futures.’ (see article below) In Evangelium Vitae Pope John Paul II said:

“A particularly significant expression of solidarity between families is a willingness to adopt or take in children... READ MORE

Adoption Poses Challenges and Opportunities for Couples

BY Bill Murray

September 13-19, 1998 Issue

Most prefer to adopt independently, but many use agencies

WASHINGTON—Infertile Catholic couples may be able to adopt American babies without spending large sums of money and waiting years for an adoption agency's decision. But success is linked to hard work, persistence, patience, and some divine... READ MORE

Homosexual Rights Protected Under Canadian Province's Code

BY Mike Mastromatteo

September 13-19, 1998 Issue

Prince Edward Island's reputation for traditional values suffers a blow

TORONTO—Church and pro-life groups are dismayed with a decision by the Prince Edward Island (PEI) government to provide human rights protection for the gay lifestyle.

Following the example of other provincial governments,... READ MORE

John Paul II’s Message of Hope after Abortion

September 13-19, 1998 Issue

I would like to say a special word to women who have had an abortion. The Church is aware of the many factors which may have influenced your decision and she does not doubt that in many cases it was a painful and even shattering decision. The wound in your heart may not yet have healed. Certainly... READ MORE

Women Victimized by Abortion Strengthen Pro-Life Viewpoint

BY Nancy Valko

September 13-19, 1998 Issue

Groups stress toll on woman, child, and families

ST LOUIS-It was a vintage Barbara Walters question but the answer was totally unexpected. In a broadcast on ABC's 20/20 news show a few years ago, Walters interviewed Lorena Bobbitt, the woman who made national news when she mutilated her husband's... READ MORE

Y2K Problem Offers Spiritual Opportunities, Church Leaders Claim

BY John Burger

Cardinal O'Connor calls them 'his greatest legacy'

September 6-12, 1998 Issue

NEW YORK—It was an unusual way to celebrate the anniversary of the founding of a religious community, but for this community it was appropriate. John Cardinal O'Connor baptized a three-week-old boy in St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York, five years to the day after he established the Sisters of... READ MORE

India Bans Notorious Sterilization Drug

BY Joseph Esposito

August 30-September 5, 1998 Issue

WASHINGTON—Quinacrine, a chemical pellet used for sterilization, has been banned in India. Although no government has officially approved Quinacrine, it has caused more than 100,000 sterilizations in the Third World, about one quarter of them in India.

The pellets, which are inserted into the... READ MORE

Canadian Student Lobbied for Por-Life at U.N. Meetings

BY Mike Mastromatteo

August 30-September 5, 1998 Issue

There's ‘little awareness’ of right-to-life message, 26-year-old reports

TORONTO—A Canadian student is back in Toronto after nearly six weeks of lobbying for the pro-life, pro-family position at two United Nations conferences in Europe.

Charmaine Graves, 26, an international relations student at... READ MORE

Couples Find Answers to Infertility in Prayerand Science

BY John Burger

August 30-September 5, 1998 Issue

Special ministries offer guidance in line with Church teaching

NEW YORK—After three years of marriage, Ann and Jim C. began to wonder if they would ever be able to have a baby. The New York City couple became so concerned about their child-lessness that they consulted their doctor, who referred... READ MORE

For No. Ireland’s Unborn, ‘Good Friday’ Peace Accord Has a Dark Side

BY Cian Molloy

August 30-September 5, 1998 Issue

DUBLIN, Ireland—One might think that everyone would fully welcome Northern Ireland's Good Friday Agreement, but pro-lifers say the agreement is bad news for the unborn.

Since April 1987, it has been the policy of the British Labor Party to extend the provisions of the 1967 Abortion Act to Northern... READ MORE

India Bans Notorious Sterilization Drug

BY Joseph Esposito

August 30-September 5, 1998 Issue

WASHINGTON—Quinacrine, a chemical pellet used for sterilization, has been banned in India. Although no government has officially approved Quinacrine, it has caused more than 100,000 sterilizations in the Third World, about one quarter of them in India.

The pellets, which are inserted into the... READ MORE

Canadian Student Lobbied for Por-Life at U.N. Meetings

BY Mike Mastromatteo

August 30-September 5, 1998 Issue

There's ‘little awareness’ of right-to-life message, 26-year-old reports

TORONTO—A Canadian student is back in Toronto after nearly six weeks of lobbying for the pro-life, pro-family position at two United Nations conferences in Europe.

Charmaine Graves, 26, an international relations student at... READ MORE

Couples Find Answers to Infertility in Prayerand Science

BY John Burger

August 30-September 5, 1998 Issue

Special ministries offer guidance in line with Church teaching

NEW YORK—After three years of marriage, Ann and Jim C. began to wonder if they would ever be able to have a baby. The New York City couple became so concerned about their child-lessness that they consulted their doctor, who referred... READ MORE

For No. Ireland’s Unborn, ‘Good Friday’ Peace Accord Has a Dark Side

BY Cian Molloy

August 30-September 5, 1998 Issue

DUBLIN, Ireland—One might think that everyone would fully welcome Northern Ireland's Good Friday Agreement, but pro-lifers say the agreement is bad news for the unborn.

Since April 1987, it has been the policy of the British Labor Party to extend the provisions of the 1967 Abortion Act to Northern... READ MORE

Young Pro-Lifers Outlast Hardships Of Coast-to-Coast Walk

BY Joseph Flipper

August 23-29, 1998 Issue

In the May 10-16 issue of the Register, the paper reported on a cross-country pro-life walk sponsored by a student-run non-profit organization called Crossroads (“Coast-to-Coast Walk Attracts Committed Young Pro-Lifers”). This is the final installment in a journal series by Joseph Flipper, a... READ MORE

The Gospel Of Life

August 23-29, 1998 Issue

The story below on migrant workers illustrates commitment to helping our brother and sisters in Christ. In Evangelium Vitae Pope John Paul II explains why such action is necessary:

The Creator has entrusted man's life to his responsible concern, not to make arbitrary use of it, but to preserve it... READ MORE

NFP Catching On with More Protestants

BY Ellen Rossini

Biblical and health reasons lead more to favor method over pil

August 23-29, 1998 Issue

DALLAS, Texas—Something about the Protestant ritual bothered Rachel Keen: As various friends announced their wedding engagements, the congratulations were followed immediately by advice to go to the doctor for birth control.

“I think that's a pretty sad commentary that the first response (to... READ MORE

ëWe Have More Than We Needí

BY Hazel Whitman

August 23-29, 1998 Issue

Reaching out to those most in need is the goal of many parish volunteers and organizations such as Oregon Food Bank. Groups such as these are doing just that as they focus their efforts on Washington County migrant farm worker camps.

“We've donated $14,453 in food this year,” said Bev Boyd, who has... READ MORE

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