Bishop Conley, who is the Episcopal Advisor to the CMA, has a very nice piece on IVF. Take a moment to read the whole thing.
Bishop Conley on IVF
In Vitro Fertilization
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is in the news and it’s something all Catholics should be aware of. This is a challenging issue in many ways…and…Church teaching is abundantly clear that IVF is never acceptable.
We recognize this can be a difficult teaching, which makes it only more important that we understand why the Church teaches this…both for our own peace of mind and so we can help others understand.
To that end, here are two resources:
- From the CMA – What Catholic Social Teaching Says About the Status of Embryos Part One
- Peter Colosi, PhD – Catholic Wisdom on the Origin of Human Life and its Link to Human Relationships (PDF)
- From the National Catholic Register – 15 Questions Catholics Ask About In Vitro Fertilization
IVF will remain a challenge for Church teaching in or (post)modern world. Please pray for all involved!