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Vatican reaffirms church teachings on end-of-life care

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 11:23:34 -0400

VATICAN CITY -- With the legalization of assisted suicide and euthanasia in many countries, and questions concerning what is morally permissible regarding end-of-life care, the Vatican's doctrinal office released a 25-page letter offering "a moral and practical clarification" on the care of vulnerable patients.

Pope prays for parents, toddler who risks losing life-support

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 10:02:00 -0400

VATICAN – Pope Francis asked that all efforts be made to accompany a seriously ill toddler in Great Britain whose parents are fighting a legal battle to keep him on life-support.

New ministry to accompany vulnerable on final journey

jean.kodin@catholicregister.org (Jean Ko Din, The Catholic Register) — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 17:00:00 -0400

Serving the sick and the dying has always been central to the mission of the Church. However, in light of recent legislation that legalized euthanasia and assisted suicide in some cases, dioceses across Canada are giving renewed focus to pastoral care.

More investment needed in palliative care

evan.boudreau@catholicregister.org (Evan Boudreau, The Catholic Register) — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 08:00:00 -0400

TORONTO – Respecting the moral conscience of Canadians who oppose medical aid in dying requires systemic changes to improve access to palliative care, according to those who oppose the recently legalized procedure.