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May 6, 2001
Updated: Thu, May 17, 2001
Cloning: church wrestles with ethical implications
As you read this, scientists working in labs around the world
are manipulating cells, trying to create a human clone. Some plan
to implant cloned embryos in a woman's uterus, in hopes of producing
a living infant. For others, stem cells from cloned embryos are
the intended product. Some of those scientists may have already
succeeded, creating the first human embryo that did not rely on
two biological parents contributing their genetic material. Go to story
Cardinal names new superintendent
The next leader of the largest parochial school system in the
nation will be Nicholas M. Wolsonovich, now serving as superintendent
of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Youngstown, Ohio. The appointment
of Wolsonovich, 57, was to be announced May 3. Go to story
State budgets no increase for social service agencies
A slowing economy is no reason for the Illinois government to
ignore the needs of private agencies that provide social services
under state contract, according to an open letter from religious
leaders. Go to story
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