Assisted sucide
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Belgium and the Netherlands see rapid rise in euthanasia and assisted suicide cases
Euthanasia and assisted suicide cases have risen rapidly in Belgium and the Netherlands since the practices were legalized in 2002,... Read more
Raft of assisted suicide laws introduced in states
Not two months into 2021, seven states are considering bills that would legalize assisted suicide, and two other states are looking... Read more
Canadian bishops condemn new medical suicide measures
The Catholic bishops of Canada issued a statement on Wednesday, condemning parliament’s efforts to further expand medically assisted suicide to... Read more
Swiss inmate demands right to euthanasia
A Swiss prisoner is challenging the country’s policy to bar inmates from receiving assisted suicide after his request to die... Read more
Euthanasia increases organ donations in Canada amid ethical concerns
Canadians who choose medical suicide are being actively solicited for their organs in a practice one Member of Parliament said raises... Read more
Analysis: Has Archbishop Paglia opened a new fight over 'accompaniment'?
Catholics hoping for a swift correction to Paglia’s insistence on the need to “accompany” someone committing assisted suicide may be... Read more
Catholic, Jewish, and Muslim leaders sign declaration against euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide
Leaders of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam presented a signed declaration to Pope Francis Monday expressing their total opposition to euthanasia... Read more
UK court clears 80-year-old accused of ‘mercy killing’ her husband
Family members of an 80-year-old woman in England are advocating for legalized assisted suicide after the woman was found not... Read more
UK bishop says rejection of assisted suicide in Guernsey is an answer to prayer
After debate this week, the Guernsey legislature has moved to reject a proposed legalization of physician assisted suicide on the... Read more
New York assisted suicide bill draws fire from disability rights group
Disability rights activists are speaking out in opposition to a proposal in New York that would legalize physician assisted suicide. Read more
In Ontario, legal assisted suicide could kill conscientious objection
Conscience protections for Catholic hospitals and other organizations could soon come under fire in the Canadian province of Ontario, with... Read more
Don't shift on assisted suicide, Catholics urge US medical group
For years, the American Medical Association has held a strong stance against measures promoting physician-assisted suicide. But that could change. Read more
Canada is already looking at expanding assisted suicide
Canada’s controversial assisted suicide measure had barely passed Parliament when national leaders discussed the possibility of expanding it to allow... Read more
Here's what could delay Canada's controversial assisted suicide bill
Days before Canada’s assisted suicide bill was originally supposed to take effect, lawmakers’ stark disagreements on religious freedom protections and... Read more
Canada's 'commit life' campaign fights suicide with message of hope
A new campaign in Canada aims to reach those who are vulnerable to self-harm or suicide by telling the stories... Read more
A deadly mistake – Disability rights groups oppose Colo. assisted suicide bill
Disability advocates and medical professionals came out in opposition to a proposal in the Colorado legislature that would legalize assisted... Read more
Solidarity is the solution to assisted suicide, California bishops say
California’s Catholic bishops rallied opponents of the state’s assisted suicide law on Tuesday to continue their efforts to correct lawmakers’... Read more
Killing people is not compassion – religious leaders unite against assisted suicide
As Canada moves toward legalizing assisted suicide, Catholic bishops and a large Protestant coalition – along with Jewish and Muslim... Read more
Despite objections, Calif. governor signs assisted-suicide bill
After months of debate and strong opposition, California governor Jerry Brown on Monday signed into a law a bill enabling... Read more
Killing sick people is not compassionate, New Mexico bishops affirm
It is in Christ that true compassion for the dying is found – not in assisted suicide, said the Catholic... Read more
