Cardinal responds to Planned Parenthood videos

July 30, 2015

Cardinal Seán O’Malley of Boston, the chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, said that recently released videos of Planned Parenthood officials manifest the "throwaway culture" lamented by Pope Francis.

"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,'" Cardinal O'Malley said.

"The recent news stories concerning Planned Parenthood direct our attention to two larger issues involving many institutions in our society," he continued. "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 through 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," he added.

 

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Further information:

• Cardinal O’Malley: Planned Parenthood’s Work Reflects ‘Throwaway Culture’ Decried By Pope Francis (USCCB)
• Third undercover video exposes Planned Parenthood, tissue-procurement company (CWN, 7/28)