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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April 3, 2018

Keep room for conscience in medicine, says Bishop of Shrewsbury

The Bishop of Shrewsbury is urging Catholics to actively support efforts in Parliament to ensure that the rights of doctors, nurses, midwives and pharmacists to object to participating in abortions and other procedures against human life are legally protected. Bishop Mark Davies commended the Conscientious Objection (Medical Activities) Bill that was introduced into the House... Read More

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July 18, 2017

Pro-life priest welcomes ruling to let US doctor examine baby

A leading American pro-life priest has welcomed a London court’s decision allowing a US doctor to go to England to examine a ten-month-old terminally ill British child at the centre of a medical and ethical debate. The baby, Charlie Gard, was born with mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome, which causes progressive muscle weakness, brain damage and... Read More

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