New York City, N.Y., Nov 23, 2016 / 00:54 am
As the push for physician-assisted suicide continues throughout the country, Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York is asking the faithful to step up in opposing anti-life measures.
"Catholics must join medical professionals, disability rights groups, and other concerned citizens in fighting for the authentic care of those facing terminal illness," he said.
The cardinal, who heads the U.S. bishops' committee for pro-life activities, reflected on recent ballot measures and legislative acts permitting assisted suicide.
"Seven jurisdictions in the United States have now opened the legal door to this dangerous abuse of medicine, an alarming trend that must be stopped for the sake of human dignity and the sacredness of life," he said, adding that "doctor-assisted suicide must now be opposed with renewed vigor."