Mexico City, Mexico, Apr 30, 2007 / 09:27 am
The bishops of Mexico called on doctors in Mexico City not to perform abortions and reminded them of their human right to conscientious objection.
In a letter issued on Sunday, the bishops lamented the city's decision to legalize the procedure in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, reported The Associated Press.
Mexico City legalized abortion within its jurisdiction last week. It is the only jurisdiction in the country where abortion is legal.
Officials have said doctors at city-run hospitals cannot refuse to perform abortions based on personal moral objection. But Cardinal Norberto Rivera, in a letter issued on Sunday, said they could.