Pope’s doctor dies of Covid-19 complications

Pope Francis’ personal doctor has died of complications caused by Covid-19. Fabrizio Soccorsi, 78, had been admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on 26th December because of cancer, according to the Italian Catholic agency SIR. However, he died on 9th January because of “pulmonary complications” caused by Covid-19, the agency said, without providing further details. Soccorsi had been the pope’s personal physician since... Read More

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November 25, 2020

Doctor survey reveals abortion’s true horror

A new study published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, based on interviews with doctors carrying out abortions in Ireland, makes for truly devastating reading, according to the Pro Life Campaign. The study confirms that under Ireland’s new abortion law, unborn babies are sometimes born alive after botched abortions and left to die.... Read More

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September 19, 2020

Congolese bishops back protection for doctor who works with rape victims

Congolese bishops are expressing solidarity with Denis Mukwege, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning gynecologist who has received death threats over his continued call for justice and accountability over war crimes. The doctor – who shared the 2018 prize with victims of sexual violence in Congo – has been repairing women torn apart by rape in the... Read More

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June 24, 2020

Venezuelan doctor, set for beatification, bought medicine for patients

Dr Jose Gregorio Hernandez was known for treating hundreds of poor patients for free, and he spent the last years of his life helping Venezuelans fight illness during the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic. The Venezuelan doctor – who has been approved for beatification, a step toward sainthood – also tried to become a priest on... Read More

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May 4, 2020

An Irish Dominican brother who trained as a doctor is back treating patients with Covid-19

Br Chris Gault, who has been studying for the priesthood with the Dominicans, has returned to his native Belfast, Northern Ireland, and donned surgical scrubs to be part of the fight against the virus in the Mater Misericordiae Hospital where he once served. He graduated from Queen’s University in 2013 and completed foundation training as... Read More

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April 11, 2019

Catholic doctor gives medical view of Christ’s Passion, Crucifixion

Jesus likely died from excessive blood loss, a Catholic surgeon said during a talk that examined the 18 hours of Christ’s Passion and Crucifixion from a medical perspective. “Christ emptied himself,” Dr. Timothy Millea told about 100 people at his home parish of St Paul the Apostle in Davenport, Iowa, on 4th April. “As a... Read More

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January 17, 2019

Reject proposals to allow any form of assisted suicide, CMA (UK) president tells doctors

Doctors have been urged to reject proposed changes in the law that would allow any form of assisted suicide. The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has said it will poll its 35,000 members and fellows next month asking if they would help a terminally ill patient to die and whether the law should be changed... Read More

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December 31, 2018

Primate leads tributes to bishop following retirement

The Primate of All-Ireland has led tributes to the Bishop of Kilmore following his retirement. Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Bishop Leo O’Reilly as Bishop of Kilmore on health grounds today, 31st December 2018. Bishop O’Reilly tendered his resignation following the advice of his doctor and in advance of his 75th birthday on 10th... Read More

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May 21, 2018

British doctor’s letter to Ireland ahead of Irish referendum on abortion

A Catholic British doctor writes an open letter to Ireland. She is unable to reveal her identity due to her pro-life stance and her wish to continue providing medical care to patients in Britain. This letter is her voice regarding the proposed 8th amendment to the Irish Constitution: trying to remove the protection of the... Read More

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