The recent Go Forward in Hope International Pro-Life and Family conference in Auckland, New Zealand, featured a stellar line-up of international and local speakers, passionate about their areas of expertise. As videos of the presentations become available, they will be…
A Culture of Life
Pro-Life World View | May 17, 2024
This week on the Pro-Life World View we bring you a good news story about how gene therapy is helping some children born deaf to hear, the sad story of a woman who has gone public about her scheduled death…
To women who have had an abortion
In his encyclical letter Evangelium Vitae, Saint John Paul II advocates for a culture of life and love, challenging society's distorted views on freedom and autonomy. He extends compassion to women who have had abortions, acknowledging their pain and offering hope and forgiveness through repentance and reconciliation. He urges them to become advocates for life.
Pro-Life World View | May 10, 2024
This week on the Pro-Life World View we bring you stories about harmful and experimental gender affirming care, children and pornography, the impact of abortion on men, and much more. European psychiatrists warn against ‘experimental’ and harmful transgender medicineAndreas Wailzer…
Surrogacy Undermines Dignity, Marriage, and the Family
The importance of strong families, grounded inn marriage, for societal stability is emphasized by the Catholic Church. The rise of alternative family structures and practices like surrogacy undermines the sanctity of marriage and the dignity of the human person, as they dehumanize the child and sever the link between procreation and the marital act.
Pro-Life World View | May 3, 2024
This week on the Pro-Life World View we bring you stories about the booming business of IVF, the danger of totalitarianism, and the benefits of having a larger population. Cardinal Müller slams rising ‘totalitarianism’ in NatCon interview: ‘We are not slaves of…
Hospice NZ changes perspective about patient access to euthanasia
Hospice New Zealand's perspective on euthanasia and assisted suicide, as per CEO Wayne Naylor, has evolved over the years. While still prioritizing palliative care, most hospices now allow eligibility assessments on-site. This shift reflects a growing acceptance of euthanasia, with some advocating for changes to current legislation. However, this approach contradicts the traditional anti-euthanasia stance of palliative care.
Pro-Life World View | April 26, 2024
This week on the Pro-Life World View we bring you stories about the upcoming End of Life Choice Act review, the need for a global ban of surrogacy, and the eugenic nature of the IVF industry. David Seymour on Waitangi Tribunal, school…
Dignitas Infinita: Insightful Quotes
Dignitas Infinita – on Human Dignity – is the most recent declaration promulgated by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF). The document’s opening paragraph begins by stating “every human person possesses an infinite dignity, inalienably grounded in…
Pro-Life World View | April 19, 2024
This week on the Pro-Life World View we bring you stories about the consequences of redefining marriage, Italy's stand against criminalising pro-life advocates, and a story of an abortion doctor who is now pro-life. New Italian Law Would Increase Opportunities for Pro-Life…
Abortions in New Zealand rapidly increasing
In 2023, New Zealand saw a significant increase in abortion rates, with a total of 16,214 pre-born children reported to have been aborted. This marks an increase of 2,050 from 2022. The use of Early Medical Abortion (EMA) contributed to the rise, with 62% of the abortions involving a drug cocktail. Pro-life efforts are crucial to protect mothers and babies.