mo4ch:>Pope Francis says abortion is like 'hiring a hitman' amid heartbeat law protests splitting US | Mo4ch News
As the issues of legality and morality of abortions consume the national debate in the US, Pope Francis has thrown his weight behind the pro-life side of the argument, comparing the procedure to hiring an assassin.The pontiff, who is known for his outspoken aversion to the practice, tore into the proponents of abortion as an inalienable human right. Speaking at an anti-abortion conference in Vatican on Saturday, he argued that there is no excuse for taking away a human's life – even in cases when the fetus has a debilitating medical condition and the newborn might die at birth or shortly after.Also on rt.comRedacted Tonight takes on corporations claiming to support women & funding abortion ban enthusiasts"Is it licit to throw away a life to resolve a problem? Is it licit to hire a hitman to resolve a problem?" Francis asked, stressing that a sick fetus should be provided with all possible care, as should the parents, who need to be prepared to cope with their loss.&q…