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Appeals court denies stay of ruling against California assisted suicide law
A state appellate court on Wednesday denied a request for an immediate stay of a ruling which said California's assisted... Read more
Judge rules California assisted suicide law was wrongfully rushed
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
The Trump administration’s new “zero tolerance” policy for illegal entry into the U.S. is inhumane and will split up families... Read more
Tucson bishop speaks up after border agent cleared in Mexican teen's death
The ‘not guilty’ verdict for a U.S. border agent who shot and killed a Mexican teen is “deeply troubling” and... Read more
Court of Appeal rejects plea from Alfie Evans' parents
An appeal by the parents of ailing toddler Alfie Evans was dismissed by the UK Court of Appeal Wednesday, leaving... Read more
After Alfie Evans breathes on his own, judge again strikes down transfer to Rome
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
Disability rights activists are speaking out in opposition to a proposal in New York that would legalize physician assisted suicide. Read more
Peaceful protests outside hospital to support Alfie Evans' parents
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'
The Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations encouraged global leaders to take a “human-centered approach to... Read more
Alfie Evans’ parents say he is improving, as hospital seeks date to end life support
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
The states of Utah and Pennsylvania are considering legislation that would ban abortions solely due to a prenatal Down syndrome... Read more
British court denies parents' appeal to save toddler's life support
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
The bishops of Alaska released a joint pastoral letter this month, highlighting the meaning, origin, and implications of human dignity... Read more
British judge allows toddler's life support switched off, despite parents' wishes
A British court ruled Tuesday that physicians can stop providing life support, against his parents' wishes, to Alfie Evans, a... Read more
Commentary: Respect is pro-life
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
The numbers are staggering. Each year in the U.S. alone, some 300,000 minors are victims of sex trafficking. Read more
Cardinal: Fight racism with love to honor MLK's legacy
Americans must recommit to the fight against racism through love and faith, said the head of the U.S. bishops’ conference... Read more
This Chilean home offers hope for children with HIV
Fighting the scourge of discrimination that often accompanies HIV, the Santa Clara Foundation in Santiago de Chile has worked since... Read more
Australian state's lower house passes assisted suicide bill
A bill to legalize assisted suicide and voluntary euthanasia was passed by Victoria's Legislative Assembly on Friday after 26 hours... Read more
Assisted suicide legislation advances in Australia's Victoria state
American-inspired legislation to legalize assisted suicide has advanced in the Australian state of Victoria, leading critics to worry that it... Read more
