Canada's Bishops: Euthanasia Legislation Not Only Intrinsically Immoral, Also Dangerous

May 03, 2016 18:26

ZENIT Staff

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Justice and Peace

Canada's Bishops Join With Other Christians, Muslims and Jews in Euthanasia Statement

Advocate for palliative care, respect for the dignity of the human person, human solidarity and psychological, spiritual and emotional support as the ethical and moral response in end-of-life care

Oct 30, 2015 18:50

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace

Analysis: The Spread of Euthanasia

California Becomes 5th US State to Legalize Measure

Oct 19, 2015 17:22

Fr. John Flynn

Justice and Peace

California Bishops: Every Conceivable Legal Remedy to Legalization of Assisted Suicide Should Be Considered

«The low-cost alternative of a lethal dose of drugs is no alternative to proper and effective palliative care, pain management and other basic medical services»

Oct 15, 2015 14:40

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace

British Bishops Welcome Defeat of Assisted Dying Bill

«Now let’s strengthen personal palliative care and see it developed in all our hospitals!»

Sep 11, 2015 18:34

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace

US Bishops Comment on End-of-Life Decisions in Medicare

«Current open-ended proposal has several deficiencies that merit attention before a final rule is considered»

Sep 10, 2015 14:23

ZENIT Staff

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the Vatican formally launches his cause for beatification and canonization

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