Is abortion acceptable in cases of incest, rape, or saving the life of the mother?

[allen5063]

I am just starting to look into the Catholic faith after being raised Southern Baptist. I by no means approve abortion but have found that in some cases it may be alright.Here is what I am talking about.

1. If the mother was raped or molested.
2. If the mother could loose her life leaving behind her other children.
3. If the baby truly will have no quality of life.
   How does the church feel about this?

 

[Leonie_Ambrose]

allen5063,

The following links should assist you in better understanding the Catholic Church’s teaching on morality when faced with rape, incest, serious birth defects and threats to the mother’s life. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.

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