And may I state that I DO have empathy for a pregnant woman.  My empathy, however, is not at the expense of another innocent human life. The empathy I have is for BOTH lives--which is why my empathy does not lead me to support abortion. 

As for most Catholics not following Catholic teaching--what else is new? "Wide is the path that leads to destruction, narrow the path to life" says Jesus. I will stick with the minority because based on Jesus remark, I am in good company. 

I make the mistake of comparing fetuses to adults and there is no comparison!!?? Except age, what is the difference? 

As for pregnancy when the life of the mother is in danger--let me grant that an abortion is justifiable in that case. Would you support restrictions on abortion except when the life of the mother is in danger? If not, why bring up the life of the mother?