“Advance requests” for medical aid in dying may be made by individuals who have been diagnosed with illnesses such as... Read more
Catholic leaders in the U.K. have hit back at plans to introduce assisted suicide in England and Wales in a... Read more
Bishops in the United Kingdom have issued pastoral letters in advance of a vote next month to legalize assisted suicide. Read more
Despite the Delaware Legislature’s approval of the bill, it faces a possible veto from Gov. John Carney. Read more
Aging with Dignity announced this month the release of “Finishing Life Faithfully,” a booklet that “makes complex end-of-life decisions easier.” Read more
Assisted suicide activisits say the lawsuit against St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver “would pave the way for the secularization of... Read more
The Canadian government has paused implementing medical assistance in dying (MAID). But the pause does not mean a permanent halt... Read more
The bishops’ statement called Virginia’s “Death with Dignity” bill being considered by the state Legislature a “lethal measure” that could... Read more
Bishop Johan Bonny of Antwerp, Belgium, said the Church’s teaching that euthanasia is an intrinsic evil is “too simple an... Read more
Mental health and pro-life advocates are concerned that Canadians may soon be able to seek fatal treatments even if they... Read more
David Hunter had told the court that his wife “begged him” to end her painful suffering from blood cancer. Read more
The 184-member council was convened by President Emmanuel Macron to debate “end of life” issues. Read more
Food banks in Canada are reporting that clients are considering assisted suicide as they face financial insecurity. Read more
A new ad campaign for Simons, a popular Canadian fashion chain, features the story of a young woman who ended... Read more
A federal district court ruled Sept. 2 that California — temporarily — cannot force medical professionals to participate in assisted... Read more
Archbishop José Antonio Eguren responded to the July 14 decision of Peru’s Supreme Court to permit euthanasia for a woman... Read more
Euthanasia and assisted suicide are spreading across Europe. Read more
Euthanasia and assisted suicide cases have risen rapidly in Belgium and the Netherlands since the practices were legalized in 2002,... Read more
Not two months into 2021, seven states are considering bills that would legalize assisted suicide, and two other states are looking... Read more
The Catholic bishops of Canada issued a statement on Wednesday, condemning parliament’s efforts to further expand medically assisted suicide to... Read more