The Missouri Bishops this week issued a statement urging Catholics and all persons of good will to oppose Amendment 3, calling the amendment “a tragic step backward in our work to protect all human life at all stages.”
The Bishops reiterated their concern that Amendment 3 would effectively eliminate safety regulations for women seeking abortions, including the requirement that a medical doctor be required to perform abortions and that the parents of a minor child be notified before she can have an abortion. In addition, the Bishops pointed out that the proposed amendment would allow unregulated abortions until viability (approximately six months) and would allow abortions after viability due to its mental health exception loophole. Finally, they stated that the amendment’s broad language would prohibit women and families from suing negligent abortion providers.
The full statement of the Missouri Bishops can be found here.
In addition, Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski this week published a video explaining why he opposes Amendment 3. His video can be viewed here.
As we approach Election Day, we encourage everyone to check out the MCC website for more resources on Amendment 3!