For most of the 1800s, abortion was legal in the United States.
Shortly thereafter, abortion itself became unlawful in most areas of the country.
Centuries later, the Catholic religion still holds its initial beliefs (perThe Outline).

He recently made a statement about the topic that spoke volumes and clarified how he really feels.
(per Bustle).
This is a statement that had not been echoed by previous popes.

However, when it comes to the issue of abortion, he stands firm in his religion’s ideology.
Is it right to eliminate a human life to resolve a problem?"