US Bishops Approve New Blessing for the Child in the Womb

By Tim Waggoner

BALTIMORE, November 11, 2008 (LifeSiteNews.com) - In the wake of a US election that saw the most pro-abortion president in the nation's history take to the helm, US bishops are making a concerted effort to dam the pro-abortion tide. Affirming the sanctity of all human life has been a significant focus at the USCCB's 2008 Fall General Assembly, with the latest initiative being a proposed blessing for the unborn.

Although the results of the vote are yet to be released, a spokesperson for the USCCB told LifeSiteNews.com that there did not appear to be any opposition to the pro-life blessing.

The "Blessing of a Child in the Womb," was "prepared to support parents awaiting the birth of their child, to encourage in the parish prayers for and recognition of the gift of the child in the womb and to foster respect for human life within society," according to a USCCB release. the rest