Euthanasia
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Pro-life groups condemn ‘glorification’ of Kessler twins’ assisted suicide in Germany
The Federal Association for the Right to Life has criticized the “praise” many have voiced about the recent assisted suicides... Read more
Church in Mexico: Euthanasia can lead to ‘totalitarian and eugenic ideologies’
The Catholic Church in Mexico expressed its opposition to the attempt to legalize euthanasia and warned of the “risk of... Read more
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
Secret euthanasia house raises alarm in Canada
The furtive establishment of a stand-alone, private euthanasia house in Victoria, the capital city of the Canadian province of British... Read more
French bishop denounces euthanasia as contradicting ‘immemorial law’: ‘You shall not kill’
French Bishop Philippe Christory pointed out that the essence of an advanced civilization “is to promote life and support the... Read more
Uruguay legalizes euthanasia
Uruguay’s Senate on Wednesady passed the Death with Dignity bill, which opens the door to euthanasia in the country. Read more
Cardinal Sturla defends life as Uruguay debates euthanasia
The archbishop of Montevideo, Cardinal Daniel Sturla, testified before a Sept. 30 hearing of the Uruguay Senate’s health committee, where... Read more
Anti-assisted-suicide group says suicide laws expanding throughout U.S. in 2025
Patients Rights Action Fund coalitions director Jessica Rodgers explained that most states that allow assisted suicide follow the “Oregon model.” Read more
Norwegian bishops warn of euthanasia support ahead of parliamentary election
Bishop Erik Varden of Trondheim and Bishop Fredrik Hansen of Oslo also voiced concern about growing political support for euthanasia. Read more
Longtime anti-euthanasia activists awarded USCCB’s ‘People of Life’ award posthumously
Longtime anti-euthanasia activists Rita and Mike Marker were honored Aug. 11 at the 2025 “People of Life” awards by the... Read more
Uruguay’s lower House passes euthanasia bill, which now heads to Senate
Uruguay’s Chamber of Representatives passed a bill that, if passed in the Senate, would make it the third South American... Read more
Catholic Church in Uruguay warns of risks of approving euthanasia
As Uruguay’s Chamber of Deputies gets ready to vote on a euthanasia bill on Aug. 5, Church leaders and health... Read more
Advocates sue Colorado over suicide law they say discriminates against disabled
Advocacy groups are suing Colorado over its assisted suicide law, claiming it unconstitutionally discriminates against people with disabilities. Read more
Euthanasia facility quietly opens at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver
A government-ordered euthanasia facility on the downtown campus of the Catholic-run St. Paul’s Hospital is now fully operational. Read more
Archbishop ‘shocked and disappointed’ by House of Commons’ passage of assisted suicide bill
British lawmakers in the House of Commons passed a bill on June 20 legalizing assisted suicide for terminally ill patients... Read more
Chilean cardinal strongly opposes country’s euthanasia bill
While the government of Chile expedites pro-abortion and euthanasia legislation, the Catholic Church in that country remains steadfast in its... 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
French bishops condemn passage of euthanasia bill, call for compassionate alternatives
The amended version of the law was passed on May 27 with 305 votes in favor and 199 against. Read more
Cardinal Dolan urges New York lawmakers: ‘Prevent, don’t assist, suicide’
Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York is asking state lawmakers to oppose a bill that legalizes voluntary euthanasia, also known... Read more
French bishops lead prayer vigil at Notre-Dame amid euthanasia debate
Organized by the bishops of the Île-de-France region, the vigil has taken place annually since 2009. Read more
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