Brasilia, Brazil, Aug 7, 2018 / 14:01 pm
Catholic churches throughout Brazil rang their bells at 3 p.m. Thursday to sound a warning regarding the possible decriminalization of abortion in the country.
The Aug. 2 initiative took place on the eve of a Supreme Federal Court hearing which was to consider the constitutionality of Brazil's current law governing abortion. Abortion is permitted only in cases of rape, risk to the mother's life, or if the fetus has anencephaly.
A suit was brought by the Socialism and Liberty Party, an opposition party which has six members in the Chamber of Deputies.
The hearing could allow for the legalization of elective abortion up to 12 weeks of gestation.