Fr. Eric Okpéitcha

Legalization of Abortion in Benin “opens door to killings”: Catholic Priest

Nov 6, 2021

The bill to legalize abortion in most circumstance that was voted October 20 in the West African nation of Benin opens the door to killings, a Catholic Priest has said, calling for respect for human life.

Fr. Eric Okpéitcha

Legalization of Abortion in Benin “opens door to killings”: Catholic Priest

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