Euthanasia
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Mexican Cardinal Javier Lozano Barragán has died at the age of 89
The Mexican cardinal is remembered as a strong voice of opposition to abortion and euthanasia. Read more
As Canada normalizes euthanasia, assisted suicide for mentally ill, doctors voice concerns
Last year, Canadian lawmakers approved legislation that expanded the eligibility for euthanasia and assisted suicide to the mentally ill, and... Read more
Study challenges claim that legalizing euthanasia and assisted suicide could ‘save lives’
The peer-reviewed paper analyzed suicide rates in Europe. Read more
Vatican speaker says palliative care is a ‘revolutionary endeavor’
Euthanasia and assisted suicide are spreading across Europe. Read more
Pope Francis: The dying need palliative care, not euthanasia or assisted suicide
He said that the ethical principle ‘applies to everyone, not just Christians or believers.’ Read more
English prosecutors consider guidelines advising against charges for those who assist in 'mercy killings'
The Crown Prosecution Service, which brings criminal charges in England and Wales, is considering a proposal to examine “mercy killings”... Read more
Two non-terminally ill Colombians euthanized
Within the span of 24 hours this weekend, two Colombians became the first people without a terminal illness to be... Read more
Euthanization of non-terminally ill Colombian woman canceled
The euthanization of a Martha Liria Sepúlveda Campo, a 51-year-old woman with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, was cancelled, the Colombian Pain... Read more
Colombian bishop implores ill woman to not be euthanized
The head of the Colombian bishops’ Commission for the Promotion and Defense of Life on Wednesday addressed a video message... Read more
Queensland parliament legalizes euthanasia, assisted suicide
The Australian state of Queensland has voted to become the fifth state in the country to legalize assisted suicide and... Read more
Pope Francis decries abortion and euthanasia as treating human life like ‘waste’
“Is it right to hire a hitman to solve a problem? That’s what abortion is,” the pope said. Read more
Salvadoran president urged to oppose proposed pro-abortion constitutional changes
Seventy-five pro-life and pro-family organizations on Monday asked the president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, to oppose the changes to... Read more
Pope Francis says that he hopes Cardinal Becciu is innocent of charges in Vatican finance trial
He made the comment in his first interview since undergoing colon surgery. Read more
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Colombian bishops: Euthanasia is a danger for the frailest and most vulnerable
The Colombian Bishops’ Conference decried the July 22 ruling of the Constitutional Court that expanded access to euthanasia to non-terminally... Read more
Massive pro-life demonstrations to be organized in Spain
The Assembly of Associations for Life, Freedom and Dignity, consisting of more than 140 civil society organizations in Spain, met... Read more
Eucharistic coherence and the USCCB spring meeting: Five questions you need answered
This CNA explainer goes through the essential background questions about the term eucharistic coherence in preparation for the USCCB spring... Read more
Deaths by euthanasia soared last year in Canada
The number of Canadians who ended their lives by euthanasia and assisted suicide increased by 17% in 2020, the country’s... Read more
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Legal assisted suicide bill would mean killing, not caring, UK bishop warns
A true culture of caring protects the sick, the vulnerable, and the elderly, said one English Catholic bishop in response... Read more
As UK lawmakers revisit assisted suicide, palliative care prof says ‘aid in dying’ advocacy misleads
A peer in the House of Lords has put forward a proposal to revisit the legalization of assisted suicide in... Read more
Portugal’s Catholic bishops welcome presidential veto of euthanasia bill
Portugal’s Catholic bishops applaud President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa’s decision to veto a bill legalizing euthanasia Read more
