"The gift of a new child, entrusted by the Lord to a father and a mother, begins with acceptance, continues with lifelong protection and has as its final goal the joy of eternal life," – Pope Francis.
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith's 20-page document, ‘The Good Samaritan’ warns that “Incurable cannot mean that care has come at an end”.
To those who advocate for ‘death with dignity’ Prof Des O’Neill responded that human dignity cannot be lost through disability, disease, dependency, or suffering. However he added that: “insensitive treatment or attitudes to those so affected can constitute undignified care,” and issues such as adequacy of treatment and support should be properly addressed.
The chair of the Council for Healthcare of the Bishops’ Conference has encouraged people to pray for those affected by the virus and for the efforts to bring the outbreak under control.
Capuchins apologise, saying Fr Tom Forde’s comments were not intended to “cause hurt to anyone”.
“Our care for those in such situations is the test of our common humanity and our solidarity with some of the most fragile of our brothers and sisters." – Bishop John Wilson.
We live in a world that encourages euthanasia and views jumping in front of a train as an inconvenience for commuters………
Visiting a friend the other day, he told me that a close relation of his had recently committed suicide. I did not like to ask questions, but learnt that [...]
"When the physical, psychological and spiritual needs of patients are met, there is no pressure for change.” – Dr Peter Saunders
“Many people fear social suffering because most people who are suffering in an incurable way lose their friends as people do not visit them any more. That is the most severe thing for them.”
One of the major problems with euthanasia legislation remains the arbitrary nature of the criteria used.
Already calls for new law, demanding assisted suicide for non-terminal illnesses.
“Intentionally bringing on the death of a patient, even if he asks for it, does not constitute caring for him.”
Joint declaration pleads on behalf of world's persecuted Christians especially in the Middle East where families, villages and cities are being exterminated.
If euthanasia becomes normalised, people who may not appear to have quality of life may feel pressurised to end their lives - Emily O'Reilly.
Seven modern 'dolors': abortion, neglect of the earth, displacement of refugees, trafficking, addiction, assisted suicide or euthanasia & indifference.
“I welcome Parliament’s recognition of the grave risks that this bill posed to the lives of our society’s most vulnerable people” - Archbishop Peter Smith.
Bishop of Shrewsbury expresses serious concerns over new private members' bill on assisted dying due to be introduced into British parliament in September.
300,000 postcards offering advice on 'end of life' decisions distributed at UK Day for Life today. "God will call us in his good time, and the time we have left for living and loving is always short."
Where laws enabling assisted suicide and euthanasia have been introduced, very quickly they are extended to those who are not terminally ill but disabled.
Disability rights campaigner, Dr Kevin Fitzpatrick, warns PLC conference of the step by step advance of euthanasia.
According to one commentator, Belgium has "leaped head-first off a moral cliff".
Archbishop Clarke describes Lord Carey's position as "perplexing".
Euthanasia is fast becoming a default mode of dying for cancer patients in the Netherlands.
Campaigners lose UK Supreme Court challenge on right to die.
Pontiff critical of 'throwaway culture' and neglect towards young and old in "tired Europe".
Church in Belgium shocked as psychiatrists assess deacon's mental condition.
Think Ahead guides people in legal, economic, healthcare preferences and wishes for organ donation and funeral arrangements.
Capacity crowd in Dublin to hear national and international speakers on a range of life issues.
Show good palliative care, rather than suicide, says Care not Killing
EPC-Europe to support disabled and elderly as push for euthanasia continues.
