Britain: Catholic hospitals could close (or go to jail) if euthanasia legalized

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Most patients who chose euthanasia in 2023 had cancer (55%) Photo: Concepto

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The case seeks to put an end to conscientious objection by Catholic Centers when carrying out euthanasia and abortions, and sink the Church’s hospitals

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A number of politicians supported Van Gorp’s call to make “a completed life” a justification for euthanasia.

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Bioethics•Local Church

France: after abortion in the Constitution, Macron now goes for active euthanasia in the country

The president explained that the law will allow the administration of the lethal substance to be carried out by the person themselves, a volunteer designated by them, or a medical professional in case the person cannot do it physically

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