The Catholic bishops of New York issued an updated pastoral guide, “Now and at the Hour of Our Death”, on April 20 to assist the faithful in navigating end-of-life decisions in light of the state’s recent legalisation of assisted suicide, which is scheduled to take effect in August 2026.
Published by the New York State Catholic Conference, the eight-page pamphlet explains core Catholic moral principles on preserving life, distinguishes between ordinary and extraordinary medical treatments, and offers practical advice on advance care planning while firmly rejecting assisted suicide and euthanasia as gravely immoral.
