Roman Catholic Church's belief on In Vitro Fertilisation

There has been an extensive history in the development of In Vitro Fertilisation. This is evident in the scientific discoveries and advances in medical procedures. In addition, the church and society have made scientific contributions to the debate concerning In Vitro Fertilisation techniques. The discovering of human ova and sperm during the 1800's provided a greater understanding of the nature and purpose of reproduction. These significant developments became the moral concern of the church in 1958 …

…those unable to have children and feels sympathy for them. In terms of the churches response in relation to the society, despite the stance of the church, these reproductive methods have led to various kinds of civil legislation that govern the procedures. In1995 a new infertility treatment act was passed, bringing the teaching of the church closer to society. The church has also came into sharp conflict with the ethics of the modern western culture.