Hungary's new constitution to ban abortions, same-sex marriage
Life must be protected from the moment of conception, Hungary’s ruling party said in a draft of the country’s new constitution that would effectively introduce a complete ban on abortion after several decades of liberal laws.
Pope Benedict XVI earlier in December told the Hungarian ambassador it was “desirable that the new constitution be inspired by Christian values, particularly in what concerns the position of marriage and the family in society and the protection of life.” The pontiff’s wishes are reflected well in the governing Fidesz party’s proposal, which - in additional to mirroring papal teaching on abortion - says marriage is “the most natural community of man and woman.”
the rest @ New Europe (a WSJ blog)
Pope Benedict XVI earlier in December told the Hungarian ambassador it was “desirable that the new constitution be inspired by Christian values, particularly in what concerns the position of marriage and the family in society and the protection of life.” The pontiff’s wishes are reflected well in the governing Fidesz party’s proposal, which - in additional to mirroring papal teaching on abortion - says marriage is “the most natural community of man and woman.”
the rest @ New Europe (a WSJ blog)