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The Scan That Could Save Lives ‘REDEFINING NATURE’ I Cardinal O’Brien Calls for Women to Be Shown Ultrasound Scans Before Abortion by Ian Dunn POPE BENEDICT XVI stresses importance RICHARD PURDEN speaks with Texas’ of the Faith and the need for a more just guitarist Ally McErlaine, who was recently and fraternal society during his visits to named Scot of the Year, about battling back Mexico and Cuba. Page 9 from a life-threatening condition. Page 12 No 5460 www.sconews.co.uk Friday March 30 2012 | £1 The scan that could save lives ‘REDEFINING NATURE’ I Cardinal O’Brien calls for women to be shown ultrasound scans before abortion By Ian Dunn CARDINAL Keith O’Brien has called for women to be shown scans of their unborn child before they are allowed to have an abortion. Several American states have intro- duced such measures recently and pro- life campaigners believe showing women an image of their unborn child before they abort it could help reduce the 200,000 abortions that are carried out in Scotland every year. Information ARCHBISHOP CONTI warns politicians of the Cardinal O’Brien said that presenting ‘detailed information such as ultra- negative consequences sound scans and a variety of printed of legalising same-sex matter’ could make a big difference. ‘marriage’ “While viewing or reading this mate- rial is not compulsory and a woman Page 3 may decline to do so, the fact that it is offered shows a commitment to informed consent which is lacking in SCOTTISH PILGRIMAGE the NHS,” he said. “A right to know approach empowers women and enables them to make an informed deci- sion. It is unjust and unethical of the NHS to deny crucial medical informa- tion to women this way.” The cardinal also said there was a ‘shocking’ absence of informed consent in dealing with abortion issues in Scotland. “If a woman has a cataract removed or a hip replaced the potential dangers Women in several states in the US are shown totally resolved to their choice, and alter their pregnancy,” he said. “The truth is the ultrasound scans of their unborn child are described to her in advance,” he said. prior to being allowed to have an abortion their attitude toward the pregnancy that those who advocate abortion know “If she has an abortion they are not.” itself in favour of the unborn child.” that ignorance is their ally. It seems In the US, Virginia will soon become Ms Nicholson said that the reason widely accepted, even by those who the eighth state requiring women to this law would see Scotland treat seeing the ultrasound scan could lead have abortions that a life is being ended receive ultrasound scans and descrip- women like ‘intelligent adults.’ to many women deciding not to abort by abortion; but a scan will reveal the tions of the foetus. In Scotland, preg- “I had to have a cataract removed is that ‘it breaks the disconnect between full humanity of that life. That can only nant women seeking an abortion are recently and I was told exactly what their life situation and the choice they help to awaken society to the awful already given an ultrasound before the was going to happen and why, before I are making.’ reality that abortion really is.” procedure but are not shown the results. signed the consent forms,” she said. “For any woman, the decision to However, a Scottish Government CHURCHGOERS IN Under the ‘right to know’ laws in the “That should be the case for all opera- abort is made with the head,” she said. spokesman said they had no plans to St Andrews and US, a woman planning an abortion is tions including abortion.” “What is happening to her seems address the issue at present. given the scan and information on alter- Donna Nicholson of the Society for unreal, she is in crisis and is often in “The number of abortions carried out Edinburgh seek to natives to termination and medical facts the Protection of Unborn Children denial, the ultrasound can break that in Scotland has reduced year on year, re-establish the Way on the risks involved. (SPUC) Scotland said the cardinal’s denial and emotional disconnection and over the past few years,” he said. “This of St Andrews Welcome idea comments were most ‘welcome’ as this lead her to change her mind and to con- is a trend we wish to see continue and law could make a huge difference in the tinue with her pregnancy, the decision that is why we are investing in sexual Page 5 Sr Roseann Reddy of The Cardinal Win- fight against abortion. is now being made with her heart.” health services and prioritising access ning Pro-life Initiative said she thought “A lot of pro-life groups in the US are to effective contraception for women. such a law would be a ‘fantastic’ idea. reporting great results in their cam- Campaign Women seeking abortions in Scotland “It’s about informed consent,” she paigns to offer women ultrasounds out- John Deighan of the Scottish Catholic are subject to assessment by two NHS said. “There’s much talk about choice side of abortion clinics often recording Parliamentary Office said the Church doctors and already receive balanced around abortion but you can’t choose as much as a 70 per cent success rate in in Scotland was willing to campaign information about the procedure. We what you can’t see. This is not a matter of the women changing their minds,” she for this to be made law. have no such plans in Scotland regard- pro-life propaganda, it is using technol- said. “That is because viewing the ultra- “It is hard to find a rational case ing scans.” ogy to give women more information.” sound may influence the abortion deci- against Cardinal O’Brien’s support for Sr Roseann said that the embrace of sion, especially of those who are not giving women more information about I [email protected] SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT I tel 0141 221 4956 I fax 0141 221 4546 I e-mail [email protected] Who are the ambassadors? 2 PICTURE NEWS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday March 30 2012 Apostolic Nuncio given warm reception in Edinburgh Archbishop Antonio Mennini received by Scottish Catholic hierarchy, civic dignataries and politicians in capital city’s Signet Library By Martin Dunlop (Left to right) Archbishop Mario Conti of Glasgow, Nigel Baker, UK ambassador to the Holy See, John Swinney MSP, A RECEPTION for Archbishop Archbishop Antonio Mennini, Apostolic Antonio Mennini, the Apostolic Nuncio to the UK, Dana Linnet, principal Nuncio to the UK, was held at officer of the US Consulate in Edinburgh Edinburgh’s Signet Library on and Cardinal Keith O’Brien of St Andrews Saturday evening. and Edinburgh at the reception Cardinal Keith O’Brien and the PIC: PAUL McSHERRY Scottish Catholic hierarchy were pres- ent to welcome Archbishop Mennini as well as Nigel Baker, the UK Ambassa- sequently, the Apostolic Nuncio must dor to the Holy See, John Swinney know a country extremely well and MSP, cabinet secretary for finance, have an ‘open ear’ to the suggestions employment and sustainable growth, made regarding suitable bishops to the consular corps, including Dana Linnet, Pope through him.” principal officer of the US Consulate General in Edinburgh, and a host of Colloquium guests representing ‘all strands of pub- The cardinal added that he and Arch- lic life and society’ in Scotland. bishop Mennini are attending a collo- quium in Rome this week, organised Address by Mr Baker, to mark the 30th In his welcoming address, Cardinal anniversary of the establishment of O’Brien spoke about Archbishop full bilateral diplomatic relations at Mennini as an ambassador and as a ambassadorial level between the UK liaison between Pope Benedict XVI and the Holy See. and the Catholic Church in Scotland. The event will also celebrate the “When communications come from 30th anniversary of Blessed John Paul our Holy Father or from those com- II’s pastoral visit to the UK. mittees and commissions in Rome Further talks at the reception were which help and advise him, invariably given by Ms Linnet and Mr Swinney, they come to us through the Apostolic who spoke about the positive impact Nuncio—and similarly with our own “Further, the Apostolic Nuncio attends the length and breadth of our country, Catholics in a country when a diocese Pope Benedict’s 2010 visit to Scotland communications with Pope Benedict the residential meetings of the Bish- as indeed in England and Wales. is vacant or he is aware that a bishop is had on the country. XVI and his advisers in Rome,” Car- ops’ Conference of Scotland and ful- “A further important role of the tendering his resignation because of dinal O’Brien said to those gathered. fils pastoral engagements throughout Apostolic Nuncio is to liaise with the his age or for any other reason. Con- I [email protected] PIC: PAUL McSHERRY SPOTLIGHT ON... The seventh anniversary of Pope Bene- dict XVI’s election was celebrated at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, on Sunday by Archbishop Antonio Mennini,Apostolic Nuncio to the UK, the Scottish Catholic hierarchy and clergy from across the country. Archbishop Mennini, who also attended the meeting of the Scottish Bishops’ Conference this week, addressed those gathered at the Mass, Paisley prayer vigil in support of marriage including the many invited guests and VIPs, including Nigel Baker,UK Ambassa- A 12-HOUR prayer vigil in More than 200 people were John Deighan, Scottish bishops’ dor to the Holy See, while Archbishop support of the Sacrament of present for the opening Mass of parliamentary officer, Fr Stephen Mario Conti of Glasgow preached the the vigil, which was celebrated Baillie, St Charles’ parish priest Marriage was held at St and supporters at the prayer vigil homily.
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