Euthanasia
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Ecuadorian bishops oppose decriminalization of euthanasia: ‘Human life is sacred’
“Human life is sacred and inviolable. Any complicity with death ends up being paid for by the weakest and most... Read more
‘This is about killing people’: Leading voice against euthanasia warns of pro-euthanasia efforts
“This is their most active year ever ... they’re pushing very hard in the states they hope to win in,”... Read more
Archdiocese of Montreal sues Quebec government over MAID forced upon hospice
Montreal’s Archbishop Christian Lépine is taking on the attorney general of Quebec. Read more
Activists prepare to sue Canadian Catholic hospital over assisted suicide refusal
Assisted suicide activisits say the lawsuit against St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver “would pave the way for the secularization of... Read more
Euthanasia for Canada’s mentally ill still on the table despite ‘pause’ on implementation
The Canadian government has paused implementing medical assistance in dying (MAID). But the pause does not mean a permanent halt... Read more
Ecuador’s Constitutional Court decriminalizes euthanasia
According to one pro-life leader, “this is a very hard blow against the human dignity and constitutional rights of Ecuadorians.” Read more
Canada postpones assisted suicide for mentally ill: Country ‘not ready’ for it
Canadians suffering from mental illnesses were expected to be able to apply for assisted suicide by mid-March 2024. Read more
Assisted suicide will bring about ‘reduction in health care spending,’ report claims
The implementation of assisted suicide will “save” the Canadian health care system between $34.7 and $136.8 million, a new report... Read more
Catholics in Massachusetts, New York urged to oppose assisted suicide bills
In both states efforts are underway to legalize assisted suicide. Read more
Irish Medical Council strips directive banning ‘deliberate killing’ of patients
The council changed its directive on end-of-life care to remove a line that said doctors should “not participate in the... Read more
Bishop Barron: Assisted suicide can never be morally sanctioned
Winona-Rochester Bishop Robert Barron is urging Catholics to oppose an effort to make assisted suicide legal in Minnesota. Read more
Investment firm develops Catholic faith-aligned 401(k) plan
A Denver-based investment firm is working to develop a 401(k) retirement plan that filters out stocks that promote behavior in... Read more
Critics: Death stats in Canada, some U.S. states hide euthanasia, assisted suicide numbers
Euthanasia and assisted suicide do not appear in the top 10 list of causes of death in Canada despite comprising... Read more
Ecuadoran with incurable illness: Only God has authority over death
In an interview with ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner, Silvio Alvarado explained that euthanasia “is not the path I... Read more
5 things to know about the debate on euthanasia in Ecuador
The discussion started Nov. 20 when Ecuador’s constitutional court began to evaluate arguments regarding the request of a woman to... Read more
‘Mass of a Lifetime’ reminds elderly ‘their community has not forgotten them’
The special Mass was held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, at a retirement home, to “intentionally affirm, involve, and inspire” the... Read more
American Medical Association retains opposition to assisted suicide
The Catholic Medical Association praised the AMA for maintaining its stance on physician-assisted suicide. Read more
Fighting euthanasia in Canada: Amanda Achtman is a millennial on a mission
Achtman, who has launched the Dying to Meet You project, says “it’s not so much that we have a culture... Read more
Survey in Canada: Religious hospitals should not be forced to provide MAiD
A recent survey showed that the majority of people in British Columbia support the right of religiously affiliated health care... Read more
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
