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#12189 What Does the Church Teach on Pregnancy Complications and Abortion? - Jimmy Akin

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When pregnancy complications threaten the life of the mother, what does the Catholic Church actually teach? In this episode, Karlo Broussard clarifies the Church’s position on morally complex medical cases. He explains the principle of double effect, what treatments are permissible, and why direct abortion is never considered a moral solution—even in rare or tragic circumstances. If you’ve heard myths about what the Church requires in these cases, this episode brings clarity and compassion.

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Questions Covered:

  • 19:17 – What does the church teach on rare pregnancy complications and abortion?
  • 34:20 – Is hocus pocus taken from the Latin of the words of consecration? Is it similar to book bell and candle?
  • 43:03 – What does attachment to sin mean?
  • 48:09 – At what point does a cardinal who is elected pope pick their new name?
  • 51:03 – Is Mary considered the highest creature? If so, how does that relate to how Jesus says John the Baptist is the greatest?
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