The Explainer: In ‘Infinite Dignity’, the Vatican defends people, not politics
PHYLLIS ZAGANO, in an article first published on Religion News Service, says tackling matters that are the topic of political debates today, the document drew more controversy than intended…
Essay: New Vatican document combines modern transparency with eternal teaching
US Catholic commentator THOMAS REESE takes, in an article first published on Religion News Service, a deeper look at the new Vatican document ‘Dignitas infinita’ (‘Infinite Dignity’)…
Pope says war in Ukraine would be “madness”; condemns assisted suicide as Italian parliament mulls law
Vatican CityReuters Pope Francis said on Wednesday that war in Ukraine would be “madness” and hoped that tensions between that country and Russia could be overcome through multi-lateral dialogue. Pope Francis arrives for the weekly general audience at the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican, on 9th February. PICTURE: Reuters/Yara Nardi Speaking at his […]
New Zealand approves euthanasia, set to reject recreational marijuana
Reuters New Zealand has provisionally voted to legalise euthanasia but is on course to reject law changes that would allow recreational marijuana use, the country’s Electoral Commission said on Friday. New Zealand voted on the two referendums this month while casting ballots during a general election that returned Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to power. Issuing […]
Australian Christian Lobby thanks senators after bill which would have allowed assisted suicide legislation fails
The Australian Christian Lobby has thanked senators who voted to narrowly defeat a bill which would have opened the way for Australia’s two territories – the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory – to pass their own assisted suicide legislation. The private members’ bill, which was put forward by Liberal Democrat David Leyonhjelm, aimed to […]
Australian Christian Lobby urges Senate to reject euthanasia bill
The Australian Christian Lobby has urged the Senate to reject a bill which would give the governments of the Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory the power to legalise euthanasia and assisted suicide. Introduced by Liberal Democrats Senator David Leyonhjelm, the Restoring Territory Rights (Assisted Suicide Legislation) bill will be debated and voted in August after […]
Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne says passing of Victoria’s assisted dying legislation “deeply regrettable”
The passing of Victoria’s voluntary assisted dying legislation through the State Parliament on Wednesday is “deeply regrettable” and “disappointing”, according to Denis Hart, Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne. The bill was passed on Wednesday morning through the Lower House. It will come into force in 2019. In a statement, Archbishop Hart said Victoria has now become […]
Australian Christian Lobby says Victorian Government has embraced a “culture of death” as assisted dying bill passes Upper House
The Victorian Government has crossed an ethical line and embraced a “culture of death”, the Australian Christian Lobby said today after the State Parliament’s Upper House passed a controversial voluntary assisted dying bill. The bill was narrowly passed the in Legislative Council after a marathon debate with MPs, who were given a conscience vote, voted […]
Australian Christian Lobby urges Victorian upper house MPs to vote down “dangerous” assisted suicide legislation
The Australian Christian Lobby has expressed disappointment at the passing of new laws permitted assisted suicide through the lower house of the Victorian Parliament on Friday and urged upper house members to vote down what it says is “dangerous legislation”. Following a marathon session of 26 hours, MPs voted 47 to 37 in favour of […]
Victorian Christian leaders voice opposition to proposed laws to legalise assisted suicide and euthanasia
A group of Christian leaders in Victoria have joined in voicing their opposition to the State Government’s proposed new laws aimed at legalising assisted suicide and euthanasia in the state. In an open letter published on Monday, the leaders – who include the city’s Anglican Archbishop Philip Freier, Catholic Archbishop Denis Hart and Greek Orthodox Bishop […]