CHURCH TEACHINGS
ON HOW HUMAN EMBRYOS
SHOULD BE TREATED

"Human life must be respected and protected absolutely from the moment of conception.  From the first moment of his existence, a human being must be recognized as having the rights of a person—among which is the inviolable right of every innocent being to life.  'Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you.' (Jeremiah 1:5)"  (Catechism of the Catholic Church #2270)

"Since it must be treated from conception as a person, the embryo must be defended in its integrity, cared for, and healed, as far as possible, like any other human being." (Catechism of the Catholic Church #2274)

"It is immoral to produce human embryos intended for exploitation as disposable biological material."  (Catechism of the Catholic Church #2275)