Same-sex couples all over New Zealand are legally marrying today as the law which redefined marriage comes into effect. The media is abuzz with the news that 31 same-sex couples will marry today. Images of same-sex couples dressed in traditional…
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Battling for life behind abortion clinic doors
The following, written by Christina Martin was posted on Live Action News. It is an incredible story of the power of prayer, of using our own stories to reach abortion vulnerable women and of courage. Christina's mother walked away from…
New Zealand doctor suspended for illegally prescribing abortion drug
by Michelle Kaufman, New Zealand Correspondent Reposted from LifeSiteNews.com AUCKLAND, NZ, August 1, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – A New Zealand doctor has been suspended from practice for six months after being found guilty of illegally prescribing misoprostol, a drug used in…
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The End of Life Choice Bill: Legalising killing
Labour MP Maryan Street currently has a Private Member's Bill in the Ballot entitled "End of Life Choice" which seeks to legalise euthanasia and assisted suicide in New Zealand. Although asked by her party to withdraw the Bill, which could…
Go, do not be afraid, and serve
The following is the text from Pope Francis' homily at the closing Mass at World Youth Day in Brazil, July 28, 2013. Brother Bishops and Priests,Dear Young Friends, “Go and make disciples of all nations”. With these words, Jesus is…
‘Epic news’: Pro-life leaders ecstatic over closure of clinic, site of first-ever 40 Days for Life
Exciting news has been released this morning that the Planned Parenthood clinic that Abby Johnson, the great pro-life advocate, once was clinic director of, is to be closed down! Abby Johnson will be visiting New Zealand April 24th to 27th,…
UK Parliamentary inquiry calls for review of Abortion Act and end the discrimination against unborn disabled children
"The Government must review the Abortion Act and end the discrimination against unborn disabled children” says a major new UK Parliamentary Report. The report, the work of a cross-party Commission, says that the current legislation is out-dated, allowing abortion for…
Quotes from Pope Francis’ encyclical Lumen Fidei
The following are a few selected quotes from Pope Francis' first encyclical Lumen Fidei - The Light of Faith. I urge you to read the full text, as these few quotes are only snippets of wisdom from so much more.…
Doctor comes under fire for refusing to prescribe contraceptive pill
by Michelle Kaufman, New Zealand Correspondent Reposted from LifeSiteNews.com A Catholic doctor in Blenheim, New Zealand has come under fire for refusing to renew an oral contraceptive pill prescription for a 23-year-old patient. While Dr. Joseph Lee will reportedly prescribe…
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Doctors may refuse to prescribe contraceptives
Release Right to Life NZ Right to Life congratulates Dr Joseph Lee, a doctor at the Wairau Community Clinic for refusing to prescribe contraceptives to a young woman. There is enshrined in law, protection for the conscience of doctors and…