Swedish midwife fired for pro-life stance

A Swedish midwife intern fired by her hospital for not performing abortions has filed a complaint of religious discrimination with Sweden’s equality ombudsman. Ellinor Grimmark was also denied funding to continue her nursing education.

“When she declared that she was not able to perform abortions because of her faith, she was fired,” said Ruth Nordstrom, her lawyer.

Nordstrom told Vatican Radio the situation is “a case of discrimination”.

Grimmark also said her union has offered no support in her efforts to protect freedom of conscience, because of its own pro-abortion convictions.

Listen to the interview by Vatican Radio’s Charlotta Smeds with Ruth Nordstrom: