Pope Benedict XVI Says Catholic Church Must Minister to Women After Abortions

by Steven Ertelt
LifeNews.com Editor
April 7, 2008

The Vatican (LifeNews.com) -- Pope Benedict XVI told participants at a weekend conference that the Catholic Church has an obligation to minister to women who have been victimized by abortion. The Pope said abortion has left millions of women physically, emotionally and spiritually wounded and Catholics must reach out to them.

The pontiff said abortion has "devastating consequences" for women, families and society. the rest image