Over the years, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) has become more common as infertile couples seek solutions to fulfill their desire for biological children. The procedure involves extracting eggs and sperms, which are then fused together in a Petri dish in a laboratory. The fertilized egg or eggs are later implanted in the woman. In addition to the many social implications, the Catholic Church has raised numerous moral issues with the process and has remained steadfast in its opposition to the practice. However, several devoted Catholics have raised questions to this opposition from the leaders of the Church. One such family is from the state of Ohio that was publicly condemned by their local bishop when their distraught case became public. Peter Singer, in his article, “The test-tube baby at 30” has criticized the Catholic Church’s position on the use IVF. The criticisms of Singer echo the position of numerous persons, including a large number of Catholics seeking scientific help to combat their infertility.
