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Scotland’s bishops sound alarm as key safeguards rejected in assisted suicide bill
Scotland’s Catholic bishops and pro-life groups have raised alarms about the effects a proposed assisted suicide bill may have upon... Read more
Expert warns UK hospice funding could hinge on offering assisted death
A bioethicist in the United Kingdom said legalizing assisted dying there could threaten hospices’ survival. Read more
Brooklyn bishop calls on faithful to lobby against New York assisted suicide legislation
Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan has asked the faithful to contact New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and urge her to oppose... Read more
Report: Assisted suicide in Canada poses higher death risk for vulnerable groups
A Cardus Health report said the legalization of medical assistance in dying in Canada has led to disproportionately high rates... Read more
British politician criticizes priest for refusing Communion over assisted dying vote
The politician posted on social media that the incident raised “grave public interest” about pressure religious MPs faced. Read more
New York bishops lament ‘dark day’ as state Legislature passes assisted suicide bill
The bishops in New York state are warning of a looming “nightmare” there after the Legislature passed a measure authorizing... Read more
Controversial assisted dying bill in UK could be delayed until 2029
According to several U.K. publications, the future of the legislation looks uncertain since it may not take effect until 2029... Read more
UK pro-life leaders warn of ‘disaster’ in outsourcing assisted dying to private sector
Following a report that the U.K. government is considering contracting out assisted death to the private sector, Right to Life... Read more
Palliative care doctors in UK say assisted suicide bill rests on ‘misconceptions’
The Association of Palliative Medicine in the U.K. is opposed to changing the law on assisted suicide in England and... Read more
Catholic bishops in UK express dismay after Parliament passes assisted suicide bill
Members of Parliament in the U.K. on Nov. 29 voted in favor of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life)... Read more
On eve of UK assisted suicide vote, archbishop defends role of religion in public square
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, archbishop of Westminster, was asked to respond to remarks by Lord Falconer of Thoroton. Read more
Cardinal calls Catholics in England and Wales to Holy Hour to defeat assisted suicide bill
Cardinal Vincent Nichols announced that the bishops of England and Wales will hold a Holy Hour and encouraged Catholics to... Read more
Quebec to now allow assisted suicide for individuals incapable of giving consent
“Advance requests” for medical aid in dying may be made by individuals who have been diagnosed with illnesses such as... Read more
Canadian bishops call for greater focus on palliative care in health care, medical training
With euthanasia rates soaring across the country, Canada’s Catholic bishops are appealing for greater emphasis on palliative care. Read more
UK bishops urge Catholics to contact legislators ahead of assisted suicide vote
Bishops in the United Kingdom have issued pastoral letters in advance of a vote next month to legalize assisted suicide. Read more
Canada health authority criticized for offering medical assistance in dying to pensioners
A recent presentation by a regional MAiD leader to retired municipal employees featured eligibility criteria and the process for accessing... Read more
UK Catholic bishops join other faith leaders to oppose assisted suicide bills
The Catholic bishops of England, Wales, and Scotland issued statements recently opposing assisted suicide for terminally ill people. Read more
Culture of loneliness meets culture of death in Canada’s MAiD epidemic, speaker says
“The question is not why are they being approved for euthanasia, the question is why are they asking for it?” 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
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
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