[Abortion from the Catholic perspective].

The embryo possesses the right to life. Therefore abortion is an forbidden act of killing. There is no sufficient reason to justify it. Especially the burden of pregnancy in situations of social conflicts and change of carriere-plans cannot justify abortion. Also there can be no demand of conscience to legitimate an abortion. The Catholic Church itself offers support for women in conflict situations. The Church condemns abortion, not the person, who needs a special attention in such a situation.