"Because of Chappaquiddick, and his opposition to Church teachings on abortion, same-sex marriage, etc, he has received much criticism, and although much of that criticism was well-justified, I would like to suggest that we pray for his change of heart and repentence, and that he does reconcile with God and be a faithful Catholic," writes acatholicview.blogspot.com blogger.

In light of Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy's recent discovery of a malignant brain tumor, pro-life leaders have invited the outspoken Catholic supporter of abortion, embryonic stem cell research, and same-sex "marriage" to repent of his opposition to his Church's stance on life and family issues and experience forgiveness before his imminent death.

"We're all praying for him," Joe Scheidler, head of the Pro-Life Action League, told LifeSiteNews.com.

"We hope his ailment will bring conversion. We can't wish anyone eternal punishment."

"Christ forgave the very people who crucified Him. The least we can do is to forgive the enemies of our cause."

"I try not to make anything personal in the fight for life. If they have a change of heart, we'll forgive them in a second," said Scheidler of opponents of life and family such as Kennedy.

Scheidler noted that, through his conversion, Kennedy "at the very end could help other Catholics" who are opposed to the Church's moral teachings.

"I hope he will denounce publicly his support for abortion."

Scheidler added that he would consider a day of prayer for the Massachusetts senator as a reminder of the mercy and forgiveness available to even the most hardened proponents of the culture of death.

The source and report is from Michael Baggot of Lifesitenews.