Assisted Suicide

Religious orders, diocesan leaders and Catholic healthcare organisations say the forthcoming law would compel them to participate in practices contrary to the sanctity of human life

The Catholic Herald

Rhoda Grant says Scotland's Labour MSPs rejected assisted suicide because it conflicted with Labour values, and urges Westminster MPs to do likewise

The Catholic Herald

A temporary restraining order means Catholic plaintiffs will not have to comply with New York’s assisted suicide law while their legal challenge is heard

Christine Rousselle

New York’s Catholic bishops have criticised the state’s new assisted suicide law, warning that it undermines human dignity and calling for greater investment in palliative care

Christine Rousselle

The Archbishop of Liverpool has described the Prime Minister’s emphasis on palliative care as “highly significant” as Parliament prepares to debate legislation to legalise assisted suicide

Corrie Douglas-Young

As more countries move to legalise assisted suicide, the Church continues to warn that once it becomes part of medical care, pressure for further expansion rarely ends

Corrie Douglas-Young

The Australian Labor Party has adopted new policy supporting telehealth consultations for voluntary assisted dying, prompting criticism from pro-life campaigners

The Catholic Herald

The Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has urged MPs to oppose a new bill seeking to legalise assisted suicide

The Catholic Herald

A coalition of Catholic plaintiffs is asking a federal court to block New York's assisted suicide law before it takes effect next month

Christine Rousselle

Catholic bishops have renewed their opposition to assisted suicide after fresh legislation was introduced in Parliament

The Catholic Herald