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Archdiocesan healthcare, policy experts express concerns on assisted suicide push
26 Apr 2024 14:25 GMT
… that would have legalized physician-assisted suicide in Massachusetts was narrowly … a nonprofit that supports physician-assisted suicide, 73 percent of Massachusetts voters … ;Brien agreed that Catholic support for physician-assisted suicide comes from a …
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Scottish bishops say assisted suicide bill ‘takes us down a dangerous spiral’
26 Apr 2024 10:35 GMT
… addressed to all Scottish Catholics, the bishops of … reject proposed legislation legalizing assisted suicide.
The Scottish Parliament … their statement.
The Catholic leaders said it “ … system.
“Countries where assisted suicide or euthanasia has been legalized …
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Catholic ethicist: the U.S. needs another St. Frances Cabrini to help address dementia crisis
26 Apr 2024 19:48 GMT
… physician-assisted suicide crisis currently facing the country, according to a Catholic … medical condition” can commit physician-assisted suicide.
“In the world of … commit physician-assisted suicide, if not begin the practice of euthanasia entirely.
“ …
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Catholic Bishops warn worshippers that assisted dying 'is a dangerous spiral that allows us to kill our brothers and sisters'
26 Apr 2024 01:16 GMT
… disabled at risk, the Catholic Church in Scotland has warned … of Scotland’s 460 Catholic parishes at all Masses … , said they urge ‘the Catholic community to contact MSPs, urging … the dangerous proposal to legalise assisted suicide’.
The Mail has highlighted …
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The church is right to fight assisted suicide laws
24 Apr 2024 08:14 GMT
… it, euthanasia and assisted suicide.
The document argues that proponents of euthanasia and assisted suicide use … notes that "laws permitting euthanasia or assisted suicide are sometimes called … is easy for us as Catholics to sniff out the libertarian …
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Delaware Catholic Advocacy Network issues action alert urging people to tell state Senate ‘NO!’ to physician-assisted suicide
22 Apr 2024 21:50 GMT
The Delaware Catholic Advocacy Network has issued … ALERT! HB140 that legalizes assisted suicide in Delaware being considered in … on the part of the Catholic community, other faith groups, … condition for those seeking physician-assisted suicide.
You can get more …
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End-of-life resources help Catholics ‘finish life faithfully’
24 Apr 2024 22:33 GMT
… legal document, which helps Catholics and others “express [their] … companion guide to help Catholics understand what the Church … that contrasts with the euthanasia/assisted suicide movements.”
The guide … Elsewhere it notes that Catholics are not “obliged to …
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New York considers Medical Aid in Dying Act for ninth consecutive year
27 Apr 2024 12:40 GMT
… advocates.
The New York State Catholic Conference, which lobbies on behalf … of the Roman Catholic Church, says the legislation goes … pressured into signing up for assisted suicide by insurance companies because better …
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Peruvian woman dies by euthanasia after long legal battle
23 Apr 2024 16:55 GMT
… The Peruvian psychologist died by euthanasia on Sunday, after a … assistance, her lawyer said.
Euthanasia is illegal in Peru.
… talk of dignified death or euthanasia. So I feel proud … Euthanasia is illegal in most countries including Peru, a deeply Roman Catholic …
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Psychologist, 47, with incurable muscle-wasting disease becomes the first person in Peru to die by euthanasia after years-long court battle
23 Apr 2024 08:06 GMT
… country where euthanasia and assisted suicide are illegal.
In 2022, the euthanasia activist was … .
Euthanasia is banned in most countries, and it opposed by the Catholic … church.
Only a handful of countries have legalised euthanasia, including …