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‘An affront to human dignity’: Ethicists react to death of Michael Hickson
Ethicists and disability rights activists have expressed grave concerns over reports of the recent death of Michael Hickson, a black... Read more
With dozens of babies stranded in Ukraine, bishops call for an end to surrogacy
At least 100 babies recently born to surrogate mothers are now “stranded” in Ukraine, as coronavirus restrictions prevent them from... Read more
Pope Francis: Civilized society recognizes the value of human life
Warning of the modern tendency to judge human life on the basis of utility rather than dignity, Pope Francis Thursday... Read more
Pope Francis: Every human has an irrepressible dignity
Pope Francis emphasized the importance of each person’s dignity Friday in his message for World Communications Day. Read more
First permit issued under Australian state's assisted suicide, euthanasia law
The first permit for medically assisted death in Victoria was issued in recent weeks, within a month of the going... Read more
Moon landing should inspire 'even greater goals,' Pope Francis urges
Pope Francis Sunday recalled the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, encouraging Catholics to look to that great event for... Read more
Pro-life women deliver semi-truck full of supplies, $72,000 to the border
The heat index in McAllen, Texas was 125 degrees on Saturday, but that did not stop members of the pro-life... Read more
Where hospices are at their worst, Christians have a mission
In the wake of terrible conditions of negligence and abuse reported at some U.S. hospice facilities, several Catholic doctors are... Read more
Mother sues over missed Down syndrome diagnosis, says she would have aborted
The mother of a 4 year-old with Down syndrome is suing the National Health Service of the United Kingdom for... Read more
Doctors to remove nutrition from disabled Frenchman
Doctors have said they will begin to remove intravenous feeding tubes from Vincent Lambert, though his parents have asked international... Read more
An Italian nun’s expert advice: What you can do to fight human trafficking
Human trafficking is “happening closer to us than we think,” and Catholic groups are increasingly committed to fighting it through... Read more
French court orders severely disabled man be disconnected from food, water
The highest civil court in France has ordered that food and water may be removed from a severely disabled man,... Read more
People not politics: Pro-life groups unite to send aid to the border
Reports of children with matted hair, inadequate sleep and no access to showers or clean clothes. A published photo of... Read more
After forced abortion threat, disability advocate says support is key to fight eugenics
In the face of an increasingly ‘eugenic’ mentality toward people with disabilities in Europe -- exemplified in the recent overturned... Read more
Bishops decry introduction of assisted suicide, euthanasia in Australian state
The four Latin rite ordinaries in Victoria have written a pastoral letter denouncing the state's “new, and deeply troubling chapter... Read more
Alabama mayor apologizes for Facebook post about killing gay people
The mayor of a small town in Alabama has apologized after posting on Facebook that the only way to reclaim... Read more
Pope tells Life academy to defend human dignity with courage
Dialogue with society for the protection of human dignity and the common good, which are under threat, Pope Francis said... Read more
Teens are requesting plastic surgery to look like Snapchat filters
Social media is increasingly making teens dissatisfied with their appearance and obsessed with achieving a filtered version of “perfection,” even... Read more
How can parishes be more welcoming to those with disabilities?
A Disability Awareness Conference in Saginaw, Michigan this week encouraged parishes to create an inclusive and accessible environment for those... Read more
Spanish Congress agrees to examine euthanasia bill
Spain’s lower house of parliament has agreed to consider a bill that would legalize euthanasia in the country. Read more
