In his encyclical
The Gospel of Life,
Pope John Paul II
speaks to
those who have had an abortion:
......“The
Church is aware of the many factors which may have
influenced your decision...The wound in your heart may not
yet have healed. Certainly what happened was and remains
terribly wrong. But do not give in to discouragement
and do not lose
hope. Try rather to
understand what happened and face it honestly ...
......"The
Father of mercies is ready to give you His forgiveness and
His peace in the sacrament of reconciliation...
......"With
the friendly and expert help and advice of other people,
and as a result of your own painful experience, you can be
among the most eloquent defenders of everyone’s right
to life."