Brasilia, Brazil, Oct 18, 2010 / 12:04 pm
Bishop Cristiano Krapf of Jaquie, Brazil stated last week that the Catholic Church will always defend human life against abortion, regardless of whether or not politicians support legalizing the procedure.
Bishop Krapf's remarks came in light of the upcoming presidential runoff elections in Brazil. “The controversy surrounding the proposal to legalize abortion amid the presidential runoff elections has led candidates to say they are against abortion and support the protection of life by the state,” he said in an Oct. 12 article.
The runoff elections will take place Oct. 31.
“The Church must continue preaching in support of life,” the bishop said, noting that she must do so “very carefully in order to avoid becoming involved in the political struggle for power.”