Last Rites
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Hard-living Irish musician Shane MacGowan received last rites before he died, family says
MacGowan was raised a Catholic and often used Catholic imagery in his songs, though he did not practice the faith... Read more
Biden has tearful meeting with priest who performed last rites on his son
“[Biden] was crying,” Father Richard Gibbons told the BBC. “It really affected him and then we said a prayer, said... Read more
Sir David Amess: Slain Catholic lawmaker is remembered as ‘true bridge-builder’ at Requiem Mass
Mourners included British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Read more
Cardinal and police chief agree to create group reviewing last rites access for priests at crime scenes
The agreement was reached in the wake of lawmaker Sir David Amess’ death. Read more
UK lawmakers formally propose ‘Amess amendment’ on last rites to bill
The amendment’s supporters include Hong Kong’s last governor Chris Patten. Read more
UK lawmaker proposes adding ‘Amess amendment’ on last rites to bill
The amendment would ensure that Catholic priests can administer the last rites at crime scenes. Read more
Sir David Amess death: Catholic bishop calls for last rites to be recognized as ‘emergency service’
Police reportedly turned away a priest who sought to administer the last rites to the Catholic Member of Parliament. Read more
Journalists astounded Catholic priest denied opportunity to give last rites to dying MP
Two journalists express astonishment that a Catholic priest was denied the opportunity to give last rites to British lawmaker Sir... Read more
Death in the modern age – and how to prepare as a Catholic
Death. It’s a subject seen as sad, morbid and fearful, something that people would rather not think about, and certainly... Read more
You can't get last rites if you plan to kill yourself, says Canadian archbishop
Legal assisted suicide will soon arrive in Canada, prompting a Catholic archbishop to reflect on what the last rites mean... Read more
