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New Vatican document combines modern transparency with eternal teaching
By Thomas Reese — April 9, 2024
(RNS) — Pope Francis summons all people to defend human dignity in every moment of human existence.
Michael Hebb, a death wellness expert, wants people to plan for their end
By Yonat Shimron — October 21, 2020
(RNS) — ‘With the coronavirus there’s been an incredible wake-up call to our mortality,’ said Hebb, who has created resources to help people learn how to plan for it and support loved ones who may be nearing the end of life.
We need to respect the choice not to die of COVID-19 alone
By Charles C. Camosy — April 13, 2020
(RNS) — There are values that trump the singular goal of lowering COVID-19 infection rates. One of those is accompanying loved ones as they pass away and providing them with clergy.
Toddler Alfie Evans’ parents say they’ll work with doctors
By Jill Lawless — April 26, 2018
LONDON (AP) — The long legal battle between Alfie's parents, backed by a Christian pressure group, and his doctors has drawn international attention.
Parents of sick toddler Alfie Evans lose UK court appeal
By Jill Lawless — April 25, 2018
LONDON (AP) — Alfie's parents continued their fight to take him to Italy to be cared for at the Vatican's children's hospital, which has said it is willing to take him.
Belgium debates allowing gravely ill children the right to die
By Jennifer Collins — December 19, 2013
(RNS) The law will make Belgium the first country to allow euthanasia for children if they are terminally ill and living with "constant and unbearable physical suffering."
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