Dozens of Catholic hospices and care homes for the elderly face closure after MPs passed a controversial assisted suicide Bill by just 23 votes.
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was approved at Third Reading in the House of Commons today by 314 votes to 291.
Archbishop John Sherrington of Liverpool, the lead bishop on life issues, said the bishops were “shocked and disappointed” that MPs voted in favour of the Bill
He said: “This Bill is flawed in principle with several provisions that give us great cause for concern.
