2272. Formal cooperation in an abortion constitutes a grave offense.
The Church attaches the canonical penalty of excommunication to this crime against human life. “A person who procures a completed abortion incurs excommunication latae sententiae,”76 “by the very commission of the offense,”77 and subject to the conditions provided by Canon Law.78 The Church does not thereby intend to restrict the scope of mercy. Rather, she makes clear the gravity of the crime committed, the irreparable harm done to the innocent who is put to death, as well as to the parents and the whole of society.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
293. When is it possible to give Holy Communion to other Christians?
158. Why is the Church called the “Bride of Christ”?
140. What does it mean that the Spirit “has spoken through the prophets”?
597. Why do we conclude by asking “But deliver us from evil”?
577. What is the prayer of the Hour of Jesus?
232. What is the relationship between the sacraments and everlasting life?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is Abraham’s example of faith, and what can we learn from him? (Hebrews 11:8-12)
What is the importance of persevering in the faith, according to 2 John 1:8?
How can we flee the appearances of evil, as described in 1 Thessalonians 5:22?
What is the promise of the Messiah mentioned in Malachi 3:1-3?
