Human dignity

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Teens are requesting plastic surgery to look like Snapchat filters

Aug 12, 2018

By Perry West

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?

Aug 3, 2018

By Perry West

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

Jun 28, 2018

Spain’s lower house of parliament has agreed to consider a bill that would legalize euthanasia in the country.  Read more

Appeals court denies stay of ruling against California assisted suicide law

May 24, 2018

A state appellate court on Wednesday denied a request for an immediate stay of a ruling which said California's assisted... Read more

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Judge rules California assisted suicide law was wrongfully rushed

May 16, 2018

California’s assisted suicide law was wrongly passed in a special legislative session, ruled a California judge this week.  Read more

New US immigration policy violates 'sanctity of the family,' critic says

May 11, 2018

By Kevin J. Jones

The Trump administration’s new “zero tolerance” policy for illegal entry into the U.S. is inhumane and will split up families... Read more

Border Marker at San Ysidro JD. CNA file photo.

Tucson bishop speaks up after border agent cleared in Mexican teen's death

Apr 26, 2018

The ‘not guilty’ verdict for a U.S. border agent who shot and killed a Mexican teen is “deeply troubling” and... Read more

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Court of Appeal rejects plea from Alfie Evans' parents

Apr 25, 2018

An appeal by the parents of ailing toddler Alfie Evans was dismissed by the UK Court of Appeal Wednesday, leaving... Read more

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After Alfie Evans breathes on his own, judge again strikes down transfer to Rome

Apr 24, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

Ailing toddler Alfie Evans will not be permitted to fly to Rome for additional treatment, a judge ruled on Tuesday... Read more

New York assisted suicide bill draws fire from disability rights group

Apr 24, 2018

Disability rights activists are speaking out in opposition to a proposal in New York that would legalize physician assisted suicide.  Read more

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Peaceful protests outside hospital to support Alfie Evans' parents

Apr 14, 2018

Amid a tense battle over medical care for gravely ill toddler Alfie Evans, hundreds of protestors crowded outside Alder Hey... Read more

At UN meeting, Holy See calls for 'human-centered approach to migration'

Apr 12, 2018

The Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations encouraged global leaders to take a “human-centered approach to... Read more

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Alfie Evans’ parents say he is improving, as hospital seeks date to end life support

Apr 6, 2018

As the parents of a sick toddler fight for continued treatment, saying that he is showing signs of improvement, the... Read more

Utah, Pennsylvania consider banning Down syndrome abortions

Mar 9, 2018

The states of Utah and Pennsylvania are considering legislation that would ban abortions solely due to a prenatal Down syndrome... Read more

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British court denies parents' appeal to save toddler's life support

Mar 6, 2018

On Tuesday, London’s Court of Appeal upheld a lower court’s decision to end life support for an ill 21-month-old boy,... Read more

Human dignity in the 21st century – Alaskan bishops release pastoral letter

Mar 1, 2018

The bishops of Alaska released a joint pastoral letter this month, highlighting the meaning, origin, and implications of human dignity... Read more

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British judge allows toddler's life support switched off, despite parents' wishes

Feb 20, 2018

A British court ruled Tuesday that physicians can stop providing life support, against his parents' wishes, to Alfie Evans, a... Read more

Pro-life advocates at the 45th annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. on January 19, 2018.

Commentary: Respect is pro-life

Jan 22, 2018

Last week, I attended the national March for Life in Washington, D.C. I have attended the march on several occasions... Read more

How a nuns' home is helping girls freed from sex trafficking

Jan 11, 2018

By Kevin J. Jones

The numbers are staggering. Each year in the U.S. alone, some 300,000 minors are victims of sex trafficking.    Read more

Dr. Martin Luther King delivers his I Have a Dream speech during the March on Washington, August 28, 1963. Public Domain.

Cardinal: Fight racism with love to honor MLK's legacy

Jan 11, 2018

Americans must recommit to the fight against racism through love and faith, said the head of the U.S. bishops’ conference... Read more