Euthanasia
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Australian bishops: the suffering need compassion, not suicide by drugs
Euthanasia isn’t what the suffering and dying really need, said Australia’s Catholic bishops. Read more
Don't kill the disabled – Maryland lawmakers warned against assisted suicide bill
A physician-assisted suicide bill in Maryland preys on those who are vulnerable or disabled, and promotes suicide as an acceptable... Read more
Euthanasia supporters in Chile accused of exploiting sick teen
Proponents of a euthanasia bill in Chile are exploiting a sick young girl for political purposes, the girl’s father has... Read more
A heated debate: Is killing an acceptable end to human suffering?
Two worlds collided when scholars with opposite viewpoints met in Boulder, Colorado to debate the legalization of physician-assisted suicide. Read more
What frightens disability groups about Colorado's 'death with dignity' bill
In many ways, Kari Ann Lucas is living the American Dream. She runs a law practice, has four kids, and... Read more
Human dignity at risk in Europe, advocates warn before Pope's speech
Ahead of Pope Francis’ Nov. 25 address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, pro-life leaders are emphasizing the danger... Read more
Pope Francis blasts abortion, euthanasia as 'sins against God'
Pope Francis told a group of Catholic doctors that “playing with life” in ways like abortion and euthanasia is sinful,... Read more
Pro-euthanasia ruling axed due to plaintiff's secret suicide
A woman’s lawsuit aiming to change European law on assisted suicide has been thrown out after revelations that she had... Read more
Pope Francis is a 'son of the Church' on pro-life issues
Pope Francis has drawn praise for his firm pro-life stance as well as his approach to the topic – which... Read more
'The Giver' praised for themes on free will, sanctity of life
The new dystopian movie “The Giver” has drawn praise for its deep thematic content on the value of human life,... Read more
Bishop Davies: Lourdes shrine a light amid war, death
This weekend, shortly before today's centenary of the beginning of World War I, an English bishop has said that the... Read more
Faith leaders join in condemnation of UK assisted dying bill
Various religious leaders have joined their voices to denounce a bill seeking to legalize assisted suicide for the terminally ill... Read more
Bishop calls for united prayer to stop UK euthanasia bill
Warning that a proposed euthanasia bill for parts of the U.K. would mark the “catastrophic collapse” of respect for life,... Read more
Belgium's child euthanasia move lamented as 'unbelievable'
In the wake of Belgium's recent decision to legalize euthanasia for children, several members of the Vatican's Pontifical Academy for... Read more
Belgium becomes first country to legalize child euthanasia
In a law passed in Belgium’s parliament yesterday, the country has become the first to legalize the euthanasia of minors,... Read more
Four-year-old asks Belgian king to block euthanasia of children
As Belgium legislators move forward with a proposed law to allow euthanasia for children, a 4-year-old girl from Canada is... Read more
Belgium considers legalizing euthanasia for minors
Despite religious opposition, the Belgian Senate voted Dec. 13 in favor of a bill which would expand legal euthanasia to... Read more
Legal group fights Swiss lawsuit promoting euthanasia
The U.S.-based legal group Alliance Defending Freedom has issued a legal brief supporting Swiss laws that bar assisted suicide for... Read more
Quebec euthanasia bill blasted for enshrining 'power to kill'
A Quebec bill to allow lethal drug prescriptions for patients in pain would give doctors “the power to kill” and... Read more
