Despite Catholic mission, Notre Dame appoints pro-abortion professor to lead Asian studies institute
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Notre Dame appointed Susan Ostermann, a pro-abortion professor, to lead its Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, drawing scrutiny over the Catholic university's mission and values.
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In 2022, Ostermann co-authored an article titled, "Lies about abortion have dictated our health policy," with former Notre Dame professor Tamara Kay.
In the article, Ostermann and Kay argued "Almost 90% of abortions occur during the first 10 weeks of pregnancy when there are no babies or fetuses. There are only blastocysts or embryos so tiny they are too small to be seen on an abdominal ultrasound."
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