On Good Shepherd Sunday, pope remembers fallen priests and doctors

Priests and doctors who gave their lives caring for the spiritual and physical well-being of others during the coronavirus pandemic are like Jesus, the good shepherd, who laid down his life for his flock, Pope Francis said. Celebrating Mass on Good Shepherd Sunday, 3rd May, the pope said the feast reminded him of the more... Read More

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October 11, 2019

Abortion guidelines for medics in Northern Ireland are ‘document of death’

A set of newly published abortion guidelines for medical professionals in Northern Ireland have been described as a “document of death”. The guidelines will come into effect on 22nd October 22nd unless the Northern Ireland Assembly is reconvened by 21st October. This is due to the forcing through of Labour MP Stella Creasy’s extreme abortion... Read More

Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland

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July 11, 2019

Pope mourns death of French patient after doctors withhold care

‘Every life is valuable, always,’ Pope Francis tweeted after offering prayers for Vincent Lambert, a 42-year-old French man who died today, nine days after doctors stopped providing him with nutrition and hydration. ‘May God the Father welcome Vincent Lambert in his arms,’ the pope’s tweet said. ‘Let us not build a civilisation that discards persons... Read More

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July 5, 2019

Dr Trevor Hayes to tell Rally that politicians will not bully doctors into performing abortions

A senior Obstetrician and Gynaecologist will tell the Rally for Life on Saturday that politicians cannot and will not bully doctors into performing or facilitating abortion. Dr Trevor Hayes says that the government is trying to trample on the right of medical professionals who conscientiously object to taking part in abortions. “This is a form... Read More

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March 7, 2019

Doctors challenge Royal College over assisted suicide poll

A group of doctors have launched a High Court challenge against the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) over what they say is a ‘radical change’ to its position on assisted suicide. The College announced in January that it would poll its 35,000 members and fellows on whether or not there should be a change in... Read More

Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland

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 21, 2018

Irish president signs abortion law

Although Ireland’s new abortion law takes effect on 1st January, by mid-December only eight per cent of family doctors had signed up to provide the terminations. Irish President Michael D. Higgins signed the legislation into law on 20th December, paving the way for wide-ranging access to abortion in the country. In a May referendum, voters... Read More

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