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EPISODE · Sep 9, 2026

#12885 Why Does the Church Oppose Surrogacy? Pro-Life and Ethics - Emily Dinneny

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“Why does the Church oppose surrogacy?” This question opens a discussion on the ethical implications of surrogacy, including the recent case of a surrogate mother pressured to abort. The conversation also touches on practical ways to discuss this topic and the complexities surrounding rescue surrogacy for children left in freezing facilities. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 00:49 – Regarding the recent turmoil of the surrogate mother who was told to abort the child 18:23 – How do you approach this topic in conversation? What a practical approach? 29:17 – What are your thoughts on rescue surrogacy for kids who have been left behind in freezing facilities? 41:05 – This subject is why I’m not Catholic. You claim to be pro-life but when it means more babies you oppose it.

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