Friday, April 18, 2014

LIFE NEWS 04/17/2014

Pope Francis Highlights Worth and Dignity of the Disabled, Washes Feet of 12 Disabled PatientsIn preparation for Easter Sunday, Pope Francis decided today to highlight the worth and dignity of disabled people — including washing the feet of 12 disabled patients at a care center.
At the Don Gnocchi Centre in Rome, the leader of the Catholic Church washed the feet of 12 people in a ceremony hearkening back to the number if disciples Jesus had. He and the elderly and disabled people celebrate the “In Coena Domini Mass” together before he washed their feet in a gesture of humility, recognition and respect. http://www.lifenews.com/2014/04/17/pope-francis-highlights-worth-and-dignity-of-the-disabled-washes-feet-of-12-disabled-patients/

Abortion Backer Chelsea Clinton Announces She’s Pregnant With a “Child” Abortion supporter Chelsea Clinton announced today that she’s pregnant — not with a fetus or clump of cells but with a “child.”
This is the same Chelsea Clinton who lamented last year that her grandmother didn’t have access to Planned Parenthood. http://www.lifenews.com/2014/04/17/abortion-backer-chelsea-clinton-announces-she-pregnant-with-a-child/
Justina Pelletier’s Family Not Allowed to Visit Their Daughter on Easter SundayThe family of Justina Pelletier will not be allowed to visit their daughter on Easter Sunday. The news comes after attorneys working with her family released a letter Justina reportedly wrote saying she is not being treated well.
Jennifer Pelletier, Justina’s oldest sister, alerted supported of Justina on the family’s Facebook page: “There are 75 young people in the Wayside Youth Facility. 74 of them will be able to spend Easter Sunday with their families. The one who will not is Justina Pelletier!” http://www.lifenews.com/2014/04/16/teen-girl-asphyxiated-newborn-baby-to-death-put-infant-in-her-shopping-bag/
Ex-Boyfriend of Woman Who Killed Her Babies and Packed Them in Boxes is Shocked
The former boyfriend of the woman who allegedly killed seven of her babies and packed six of them in cardboard boxes is stunned.
Jimmy Brady, of Salt Lake City, says he was shocked to hear about what Megan Huntsman reportedly did and told a newspaper he had no idea about her past. He said he has been left depressed to hear about someone he cared about and how she killed her own children in such a gruesome manner. http://www.lifenews.com/2014/04/17/ex-boyfriend-of-woman-who-killed-her-babies-and-packed-them-in-boxes-is-shocked/


Chris Christie: I’m Pro-Life and Believe in the Sanctity of Human Life Before and After Birth New Jersey Governor and potential 2016 presidential candidate Chris Christie said during a speech at a forum on drug and alcohol abuse that he is pro-life and he tied his opposition to abortion to his respect for human life, chrischristie4saying he is pro-life both before and after birth.
Christie was a featured speaker at the conference, held at Saint Peter’s University. His comments on abortion came during a conversation with former Gov. Jim McGreevey. http://www.lifenews.com/2014/04/17/chris-christie-im-pro-life-and-believe-in-the-sanctity-of-human-life-before-and-after-birth/
Gosnell Movie Smashes Crowdfunding Record, Raises $900,000 at IndiegogoThe movie on Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell has just become the most successful film ever on the Indiegogo crowdfunding website.
Gosnell, a made for TV project on the doctor who is America’s most prolific serial killer, has just smashed through the $900,000 mark – overtaking the previous record holder which had raised $898,000. http://www.lifenews.com/2014/04/17/gosnell-movie-smashes-crowdfunding-record-raises-900000-at-indiegogo/


Teen Born With One Leg Uses Crutches To Become Star Soccer PlayerA19-year-old Nico Calabria was born with one leg, but started playing soccer at an early age, using crutches. In this video, Nico journeys from a little boy to a grown man, constantly striving to be the best he can be in his favorite sport.
Calabria, born with one leg, has defied expectations on the pitch and exemplifies what it means to power through. Nico’s done more with it than most people do with two. He plays soccer, wrestles, has climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, and lives his life like any other person, without limitations. http://www.lifenews.com/2014/04/17/teen-born-with-one-leg-uses-crutches-to-grow-into-a-star-soccer-player/
Study: “Significant Number” of Patients Wrongly Diagnosed as in “Vegetative” State Lindsay Cochran was born with spinal muscular atrophy, and has been bound to a wheelchair since she was two years old. http://www.lifenews.com/2014/04/17/study-significant-number-of-patients-wrongly-diagnosed-as-in-vegetative-state/
A Big Brother Shows His Unconditional Love For His Wheelchair Bound Sister Lou Pelletier, Justina’s father, has released a photo of a portion o. http://www.lifenews.com/2014/04/17/a-big-brother-shows-his-unconditional-love-for-his-wheelchair-bound-sister/
Planned Parenthood Reschedules Abortions to Dodge Clinic Inspections An informant from the Planned Parenthood Keystone affiliate in Pennsylvania has slipped me some fascinating new documents. http://www.lifenews.com/2014/04/17/planned-parenthood-reschedules-abortions-to-dodge-clinic-inspections/


Texas Clinic Stops Abortions After Judge Won’t Grant Exception to Pro-Life Law In yet another example of how pro-life laws actually work in terms of stopping abortions and protecting the lives of unborn children, an abortion clinic in Texas has stopped doing abortions after a judge refused to grant it an exemption to a pro-life law. http://www.lifenews.com/2014/04/17/texas-clinic-stops-abortions-after-judge-wont-grant-exception-to-pro-life-law/
People With Disabilities Don’t Want Your Pity and Don’t Want Your Death The following letter was published by the Hamilton Spectator on April 15, 2014. http://www.lifenews.com/2014/04/17/people-with-disabilities-dont-want-your-pity-and-dont-want-your-death/
Mad Scientists Take Another Step Towards Human Cloning, Ban It Before It’s Too Late Once Dolly the sheep was cloned, human cloning was always primarily a matter of developing the right technique. http://www.lifenews.com/2014/04/17/mad-scientists-take-another-step-towards-human-cloning-ban-it-before-its-too-late/
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Abortion Activists at University of Washington Trash Pro-Life Display This morning, Wednesday April 16th, a pro-life “Cemetery of the Innocents” was torn down and thrown in the trash at the University of Washington. http://www.lifenews.com/2014/04/17/abortion-activists-at-university-of-washington-trash-pro-life-display/
MSNBC Ignores Poll Showing Texas Women Oppose Pro-Abortion Wendy Davis The liberal journalists at MSNBC have been quite enamored with Texas gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis, constantly promoting her Democratic campaign. http://www.lifenews.com/2014/04/17/msnbc-ignores-poll-showing-texas-women-oppose-pro-abortion-wendy-davis/
In Canada, Tax Dollars Will Pay for an Abortion But Not Some of Your Health Care Needs Here in Eastern Canada, where I live, the abortion debate has been reignited by news that the Morgentaler Clinic, a private abortion clinic in the province of New Brunswick, will close this summer. http://www.lifenews.com/2014/04/17/in-canada-tax-dollars-will-pay-for-an-abortion-but-not-some-of-your-health-care-needs/
Louisiana House Passes Bill Banning Abortion Clinic Staff From Instructing in Schools On Wednesday, H.B. 305, authored by Representative Frank Hoffmann (R-Monroe), passed through the Louisiana House of Representatives by a bi-partisan vote of 91-6. The bill had 35 Representatives join as co-authors. http://www.lifenews.com/2014/04/17/louisiana-house-passes-bill-banning-abortion-clinic-staff-from-instructing-in-schools/
Abortionist Just Gets 3-Month License Suspension for Illegal Late-Term Abortions Maryland abortionist Harold O. Alexander has once again had his medical license suspended for three months, according to a consent order issued by the Maryland Board of Physicians (MDBP) on April 16, 2014. http://www.lifenews.com/2014/04/17/abortionist-just-gets-3-month-license-suspension-for-illegal-late-term-abortions/
May Rally Will Remind Government That Ireland Doesn’t Want Abortion The Pro Life Campaign has released a new video with the aim of promoting its upcoming National Vigil for Life which is due to take place on May 3rd in Dublin’s city centre. http://www.lifenews.com/2014/04/17/may-rally-will-remind-government-that-ireland-doesnt-want-abortion/

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