Kochi: Bishop Paul Mullassery, chairman of the KCBC Pro-life Committee, has called for the government’s decision to liberalize the existing abortion law in India. He was speaking after inaugurating a joint meeting of Pro-life State Executive Members and Regional Office Holders at Palarivattom POC, the headquarters of the Kerala Catholic Church.
KCBC Deputy Secretary-General Dr. Varghese Vallikkad presided over the meeting. Paul Madassery delivered the keynote address. State President Sabu Jose has laid out the guidelines for planning the 2020 Karma Plans. General Secretary Adv. Josie Xavier presented the comprehensive annual report and the ethical issues raised by the abortion law.
The central government has approved the decision to increase the allowed period for abortion to 24 weeks after conception. It is currently 20 weeks in India. This decision would lead to abortion and lead to a homicide. The entire parliament, the religious, cultural and social leaders must be prepared to say no to the move of the central government. State governments should clarify their positions. The cry of those who know the greatness of human life must rise.
Various sectoral programs, such as protest, fast, rallies, intercessory prayer, and meetings were organized in various sectors and dioceses. In addition, conferences will be held at State and Diocese levels to mark the 25th anniversary of the Apostolic Record of the Gospel of Jeevan. One lakh subscribed pro-life families will be given Rs. It was also decided to issue a memorandum to the Prime Minister requesting that no legislative move be granted to sanction the fetus for up to 24 months.
Officers and representatives of Kozhikode, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Kottayam and Thiruvananthapuram areas participated in the conference. Kozhikode Regional Director Fr. Jose Pennaparambil and Tommy Plantation. Shibu John, James Waringadan, Oomchan Chakkapura, Antony Peter, Nancy Paul, Salu Abraham, Jolly Joseph, Yugesh Thomas, Joyce Mukutane and Rona Ribera.
