The story of baby Gammy's abandonment by his biological parents for having Down syndrome has opened up a wide discussion around surrogacy. As the days go on, more information is being revealed about the biological parents of the 7 month…
The Pope praises Humanae Vitae
Early this week an interview of Pope Francis was run by a major Italian newspaper. As is typical with Pope Francis, he is relaxed with the media, and shows a great deal of skill and honesty with his answers. He’s…
St John Paul II, Pope of the family
This last weekend was historic. It has been described as the day of 4 Popes. Pope Francis canonised two of his predecessors, Pope John XXIII and John Paul II, while Pope emeritus Benedict XVI was present.For us in the pro-life…
Frozen with an expiry date
November 22nd this year will be a bad day to be an embryonic New Zealander in vitro.That’s the first deadline of the 2004 HART (Human Assisted Reproductive Technology) act. All embryos in New Zealand that have been frozen for 10…
Getting the marriage conversation right
MercatorNet took the opportunity to interview William B May regarding the language surrounding redefining marriage. William May is an advocate for not using the terms "same-sex marriage" or "gay marriage". There is only one way to describe marriage, he says,…
Redefining marriage ‘an arrogant act of cultural vandalism’: New Zealand family leader
by Michelle Kaufman, New Zealand Correspondent Reposted from LifeSiteNews.com AUCKLAND, NZ, August 19, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – More than 30 same-sex couples have “married” over the last 24 hours, as New Zealand's Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Act has come into…
Redefined marriage becomes a reality today
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…
90 percent of unmarried couples with babies will break up by baby’s teens: Study
LONDON, May 23, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Half of all British children born this year will be living with only one parent by the time they reach their teens, a study has revealed. The study, titled “The myth of long-term stable…
Never say never, and other thoughts on having more kids
The following is Jennifer Fulwiler's honest take on being open to another child when the doctors are saying that the risk of another pregnancy is too high. Ever faithful to Catholic teaching on marriage and family, this post is well…
The debate that wasn’t: New Zealand’s rushed marriage revolution
The following blog post by Carolyn Moynihan raised concerns over the lack of debate held over the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill and its subsequent passing into law last Wednesday 17th April. Thank you Carolyn for writing so eloquently the…