Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand IVF Access Amid Ethical and Religious Debate

Feb 23, 2025 20:57

ZENIT Staff

Trump’s order also directly contradicts recent statements from the U.S. Catholic bishops Photo: Forbes Mexico

The 330–275 vote marked a deeply divisive turning point, drawing comparisons to the landmark 1967 abortion legislation.

Colombia’s Constitutional Court has instructed the Ministry of Health to revise its regulations on euthanasia

Bioethics•Justice and Peace

Parents Sue Catholic Hospital for NOT Killing Their Daughter

The case seeks to put an end to conscientious objection by Catholic Centers when carrying out euthanasia and abortions, and sink the Church’s hospitals

Jul 02, 2024 16:27

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Bioethics

Belgian health care boss says euthanasia is the solution to an ageing population

A number of politicians supported Van Gorp’s call to make “a completed life” a justification for euthanasia.

Apr 23, 2024 21:33

ZENIT Staff

Bioethics•Justice and Peace•Local Church

Scotland: Catholic Church responds to “damaging” Assisted Suicide Bill

Bishop Keenan adds; “Assisted suicide sends a message that there are situations when suicide is an appropriate response to one’s individual circumstances, worries, anxieties. It normalises suicide and accepts that some people are beyond hope.”

Apr 07, 2024 22:52

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Bioethics•Local Church

France: after abortion in the Constitution, Macron now goes for active euthanasia in the country

The president explained that the law will allow the administration of the lethal substance to be carried out by the person themselves, a volunteer designated by them, or a medical professional in case the person cannot do it physically

Mar 24, 2024 13:27

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Bioethics•Local Church

U.S. bishops speak out on in vitro fertilization in wake of Alabama case

In response to the growing attention to assisted reproductive technologies, Bishop Burbidge, as chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, spoke about the gift of life

Mar 10, 2024 00:16

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Pope Francis Calls for a Cultural Shift in Child Protection Within the Church

«Prevention of abuse is not a blanket to be pulled out in times of emergency but one of the foundations on which to build communities faithful to the Gospel,» the pope wrote to the participants of the PCPM’s Plenary Assembly, held from March 24 to 28.

Cardinal Parolin gives details on Pope in Vatican and raises juncture for new form of government

Speaking on March 27 at an event in Sacrofano, near Rome, Parolin shared that he continuously receives messages from people praying for the pope’s full recovery. «Perhaps he won’t be able to work as before, and in that case, we must find different ways for him to continue leading the Church,» he said.

Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand IVF Access Amid Ethical and Religious Debate

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USCCB Releases Guidance on Assisted Reproduction, Rejecting IVF and Surrogacy

First Vatican Summit Is Announced on Longevity: Science, Ethics and Future of Longevity

Historic and Divisive: UK Parliament Advances Assisted Suicide Bill

Colombian Constitutional Court Expands Euthanasia Access Amid Growing Controversy

What is Pope Francis’ opinion on the death penalty? Full text in new book

Parents Sue Catholic Hospital for NOT Killing Their Daughter

Belgian health care boss says euthanasia is the solution to an ageing population

Scotland: Catholic Church responds to “damaging” Assisted Suicide Bill

France: after abortion in the Constitution, Macron now goes for active euthanasia in the country

U.S. bishops speak out on in vitro fertilization in wake of Alabama case