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Cardinal O'Brien calls for Faith and Science forum on Embryology Bill

Cardinal Keith O'Brien will call for greater communication between faith leaders and scientists when he speaks at a public meeting in Kirkaldy this evening on the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill.

He will say: "I see the way ahead through bringing together the Churches and peoples of all faiths, along with scientists who are involved at this present time".

The Cardinal is expected to add: "I have been approached by MPs and asked by others in the media to consider meeting with leading scientists who are currently involved in this area. I would be only too happy to agree to such a meeting and I am sure other Church representatives and leaders of other faiths would also agree.......In agreeing to such a meeting my only condition would be that the scientists were also willing to accept instruction from our Churches and peoples of faith on basic morality, on what human life really is, on the purpose of our life on earth."

Cardinal O'Brien will also use the opportunity of the meeting to restate his strong opposition to the Bill.

The full text of the Cardinal's speech is available at the Scottish Catholic Media Office.