The President of the Pontifical Academy for Life, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, reaffirms the Church’s opposition to euthanasia and assisted suicide, in response to media reports on the “Small Glossary on the End of Life.” By Salvatore Cernuzio The Church is absolutely opposed to assisted suicide and euthanasia and defends the right to life of every…
As an interfaith symposium on palliative care concludes in Toronto, Canada, an official from the Pontifical Academy for Life highlights the need for a broad, international perspective on the moral, ethical, practical and spiritual dimensions of care end of life. . By Christopher Wells and Linda Bordoni Pope Francis sends a message of hope to…
The president of the Pontifical Academy for Life speaks with reporters ahead of his May 17-23 trip, first to the United States for a series of engagements and then to Toronto, Canada, to attend a international symposium on palliative care. By Christopher Wells The question does not essentially concern euthanasia – because put that way,…