Pope Francis said on Wednesday that the dying need palliative care, not euthanasia or assisted suicide.

Pope Francis said on Wednesday that the dying need palliative care, not euthanasia or assisted suicide.

admin February 9, 2022 0 Comments

CNA—At his general audience in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall on Feb. 9, the pope said that this ethical principle was valid not only for Christians but for everyone. He expressed gratitude for palliative care, which seeks to improve the quality of life of people suffering from severe illnesses. “However, we must be careful not…

Assisted suicide threatens the entire medical profession, Maryland doctor warns

Assisted suicide threatens the entire medical profession, Maryland doctor warns

admin February 19, 2019 0 Comments

CNA—Assisted suicide contradicts the foundations of medical ethics, violates the basic standards of medical care, and threatens people who most need the assistance of the medical profession, warned a doctor who is opposing Maryland’s proposal to legalize the practice. “If we allow this form of euthanasia into our health care system, it will inevitably corrode…

“Dr. Death” Kevorkian Dies, Deadly Legacy Lives On

“Dr. Death” Kevorkian Dies, Deadly Legacy Lives On

CBJ Editors June 5, 2011

The Archdiocese of Detroit quickly posted a Kevorkian leaves ‘deadly legacy’