A Roman Catholic priest who claims he was falsely characterized as "pro-abortion" has filed a $500,000 libel lawsuit against LifeSiteNews.com that could shut down the pro-life news source.
In a message to its readers, Toronto-based LifeSiteNews explained that the damages sought by Fr. Raymond Gravel, a Quebec priest and former member of Canada's Parliament, is the equivalent of a full year's budget and would put the anti-abortion news service out of business.
Gravel admits in his complaint that he is "pro-choice" but argues he is not "pro-abortion."...