Iran’s new family planning laws enraged the international community and human rights organizations. The regime has proposed a ban on vasectomies and cutting access to contraception and abortion in an attempt to grow the population.
A federal appeals court has reversed lower-court victories by two western Pennsylvania Catholic dioceses and a private Christian college that challenged birth control coverage mandates as part of federal health care reforms.
While reasserting that Catholic couples should be open to life, Pope Francis also said they should practice “responsible parenthood,” not just having all the children they can.
Turkish President Erdogan said birth control is “treason” against Turkey.
