Assisted suicide and the Catholic Church

Two texts generate confusion around assisted suicide, the subject of debate in Italy at the moment. The first of these is an article by Father Carlo Casalone, a Jesuit, published on January 15 in the magazine La Civiltà Cattolica with the title “The parliamentary discussion on “assisted suicide””. The second, authored by Marie-Jo Thiel, appeared…

“Welcome the Italian Court ruling which affirms the value of human life”

Press release. “Welcome the Italian Court ruling which affirms the value of human life” One of Us following the statement of the Italian MPV “Welcome the Italian Court ruling which affirms the value of human life” Rome February 15th 2022: The Italian Constitutional Court found the referendum question promoted and supported by some associations which…

The Dutch Parliament debates the elimination of the Period of reflection to consider abortion

On 2 February, members of Dutch parliament discussed the prososal of secular politicians to delete the 5-day reflection period when considering an abortion. Although surprisingly some non-Christian parties (in the end they also have common sense) appeared to be against, the bill was passed with a large majority. Next step now is discussion and voting…