Brazil : Priest who performed abortion on a rape victim praised at event . Brazilian law bans abortion except in cases of rape . The girl was pregnant with twins after being raped , allegedly by her stepfather , police were quoted in media reports as saying . Catholic Church excommunicated priest , along with child 's mother , medical team . Archbishop says child was not excommunicated .
Brazil : Priest who performed abortion on a rape victim praised at event . Brazilian law bans abortion except in cases of rape . Catholic Church excommunicated priest , along with child 's mother , medical team . Archbishop says child was not excommunicated .