Assisted sucide
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Belgian bishop: ‘Euthanasia is not necessarily an evil as such’
Bishop Johan Bonny of Antwerp, Belgium, said the Church’s teaching that euthanasia is an intrinsic evil is “too simple an... Read more
As Canada prepares to expand assisted suicide, advocates warn of threat to mentally ill
Mental health and pro-life advocates are concerned that Canadians may soon be able to seek fatal treatments even if they... Read more
British man found not guilty of murdering terminally ill wife after smothering her
David Hunter had told the court that his wife “begged him” to end her painful suffering from blood cancer. Read more
Citizens’ convention endorses legalization of euthanasia and assisted suicide in France
The 184-member council was convened by President Emmanuel Macron to debate “end of life” issues. Read more
Hungry, poor, and disabled Canadians seeking assisted suicide
Food banks in Canada are reporting that clients are considering assisted suicide as they face financial insecurity. Read more
Canadian fashion retailer runs ad promoting assisted suicide
A new ad campaign for Simons, a popular Canadian fashion chain, features the story of a young woman who ended... Read more
Court bars California from forcing conscientious objectors to participate in assisted suicide
A federal district court ruled Sept. 2 that California — temporarily — cannot force medical professionals to participate in assisted... Read more
Peruvian archbishop: No right to euthanasia; ‘it’s a crime’
Archbishop José Antonio Eguren responded to the July 14 decision of Peru’s Supreme Court to permit euthanasia for a woman... Read more
Vatican speaker says palliative care is a ‘revolutionary endeavor’
Euthanasia and assisted suicide are spreading across Europe. Read more
Belgium and the Netherlands see rapid rise in euthanasia and assisted suicide cases
Euthanasia and assisted suicide cases have risen rapidly in Belgium and the Netherlands since the practices were legalized in 2002,... Read more
Raft of assisted suicide laws introduced in states
Not two months into 2021, seven states are considering bills that would legalize assisted suicide, and two other states are looking... Read more
Canadian bishops condemn new medical suicide measures
The Catholic bishops of Canada issued a statement on Wednesday, condemning parliament’s efforts to further expand medically assisted suicide to... Read more
Swiss inmate demands right to euthanasia
A Swiss prisoner is challenging the country’s policy to bar inmates from receiving assisted suicide after his request to die... Read more
Euthanasia increases organ donations in Canada amid ethical concerns
Canadians who choose medical suicide are being actively solicited for their organs in a practice one Member of Parliament said raises... Read more
Analysis: Has Archbishop Paglia opened a new fight over 'accompaniment'?
Catholics hoping for a swift correction to Paglia’s insistence on the need to “accompany” someone committing assisted suicide may be... Read more
Catholic, Jewish, and Muslim leaders sign declaration against euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide
Leaders of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam presented a signed declaration to Pope Francis Monday expressing their total opposition to euthanasia... Read more
UK court clears 80-year-old accused of ‘mercy killing’ her husband
Family members of an 80-year-old woman in England are advocating for legalized assisted suicide after the woman was found not... Read more
UK bishop says rejection of assisted suicide in Guernsey is an answer to prayer
After debate this week, the Guernsey legislature has moved to reject a proposed legalization of physician assisted suicide on the... Read more
New York assisted suicide bill draws fire from disability rights group
Disability rights activists are speaking out in opposition to a proposal in New York that would legalize physician assisted suicide. Read more
In Ontario, legal assisted suicide could kill conscientious objection
Conscience protections for Catholic hospitals and other organizations could soon come under fire in the Canadian province of Ontario, with... Read more
