Proposals to amend Dutch law to allow the euthanasia of children represent the latest descent down the “slippery slope” of the killing of patients by doctors.
Dutch cardinal: Euthanasia for children continues ‘slippery slope’
Vatican reaffirms, clarifies church teachings on end-of-life care
The Vatican’s doctrinal office released a 25-page letter offering “a moral and practical clarification” on the care of vulnerable patients.
Spanish bishops denounce euthanasia bill
The Spanish bishops’ conference has denounced a proposed bill that would legalize euthanasia in Spain.
Italy: Controversial verdict may force legalization of assisted suicide
Two “right-to-die” activists who aided in assisted suicide may force the Italian government to legalize assisted suicide in the country.
Belgium’s Brothers of Charity cut ties to their homes over euthanasia
The Vatican has stripped 15 Belgian homes for psychiatric patients of their Catholic status because euthanasia was permitted on their premises.
The Big Question: What does it really mean to be pro-life?
Three people discuss the challenges in supporting and protecting the range of pro-life values.
Pope to health workers: Uphold ‘the truest human right, the right to life’
Health care professionals always must “promote the dignity and life of each person and reject any compromise in the direction of euthanasia, assisted suicide or suppression of life, even in the case of terminal illness,” Pope Francis said.
Physician says sharing his faith, morality central to caring for patients
The goal of the Catholic Medical Association and its Nashville Guild is to help Catholic health care workers strengthen their faith and use it to inform their work in their professions, said Dr. Wes Ely, co-founder and president of the guild.