But early in his congressional career, Gore denounced abortion.
It was the fourth time on his crusade through Poland that the Pope has denounced abortion as a huge moral evil.
Mr. McCain, saying there was "too much polarization," was not as blunt as others in denouncing abortion.
It also unsuccessfully attempted to have a strongly worded "general reservation" denouncing abortion added to the conference's final plan for action.
Why do they insist on traditional roles for women, denounce abortion and homosexuality, and evangelize to people of all religious backgrounds?
In the campaign, the Roman Catholic bishops denounced abortion, but said people were free to vote their consciences.
Pro-life activist Randall Terry bought time on television in order to show graphic commercials denouncing abortion.
It was as if the administration had filed a brief denouncing abortion without asking the court to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Other songs denounced abortion and disparaged affirmative action.
Murphy-O'Connor has denounced contraception and abortion many times.