[Paul C. Jesup]

The reason stem cell research is so important – and subject to so much hype -- is that stem cells can replace or heal damaged tissue and cells in the body to cure a variety of diseases. Father Pacholczyk said the Church does not oppose research using stem cells provided they come from sources that do not require the destruction of human embryos.

It sounds like the Catholic Church is okay with Adult Stem Cell research.

I am glad someone finally explained the difference between Adult Stem Cells and embryonic stem cells to the Catholic Church

[Dionysiusdecordealcis]

It sounds like the Catholic Church is okay with Adult Stem Cell research.

I am glad someone finally explained the difference between Adult Stem Cells and embryonic stem cells to the Catholic Church

Were you being facetious or sarcastic? Catholic media have long reported on the successes achieved with adult stem cells. The Church never opposed using adult stem cells. It's opposition was always to embryonic stem cells. You imply that the Church opposed both and only now is getting on board. Unless you did not mean what you wrote literally your implication is grossly mistaken and offensive to informed Catholics.

Catholics have been at the forefront of this issue from the get-go. Why imply anything otherwise?