Terminal illness
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This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of February
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of February is for the terminally ill. Read more
Indi Gregory dies after removal of life support
The 8-month-old Gregory died in her mother’s arms at 1:45 a.m. on Nov. 13, according to Christian Concern. Read more
Indi Gregory: UK judges order life support removed
Senior judges in the United Kingdom ruled today that a terminally ill baby’s life support be removed “immediately,” with the... Read more
Leading Catholics and rabbis agree: Help terminally ill, reject assisted suicide
The joint statement said the presentation reaffirmed “the dignity of every human being.” Read more
Priest with cancer dies 23 days after his hospital room ordination
“His altar was the [hospital] bed, where he was able to unite his sufferings to those of Christ." Read more
Three years later, this terminally ill man is glad he rejected assisted suicide
Three years ago, J.J. Hanson received a diagnosis that no one wants to hear. He had terminal brain cancer, and... Read more
Pope visits neonatal unit, hospice to highlight respect for life
On Friday, Pope Francis visited a neonatal hospital unit and a hospice for the terminally ill, stressing the dignity of... Read more
Why one Catholic entrepreneur is starting a 'food revolution' for the sick
When his wife Angela died of colon cancer in 2012, Chris Faddis knew he had to commemorate her life with... Read more
What frightens disability groups about Colorado's 'death with dignity' bill
In many ways, Kari Ann Lucas is living the American Dream. She runs a law practice, has four kids, and... Read more
