Holy See diplomat strongly denounces intolerance against Christians in Europe

The secretary of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, who represented the Holy See at a recent OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe) conference devoted to tolerance,  rued rising intolerance against Christians in Europe.

“Examples of intolerance and discrimination against Christians have not diminished, but rather increased in various parts of the OSCE region despite a number of meetings and conferences on the subject,” said Bishop Mario Toso, SDB.[ Read more – Holy See diplomat strongly denounces intolerance against Christians in Europe : News Headlines – Catholic Culture.]

 

Vermont: An act relating to patient choice and control at end of life

The following is the protection of conscience provision found in an assisted suicide
law.  There is limited protection provided for health care  facilities, which can prohibit their physicians from prescribing lethal medications for residents who wish to use them on their premises, but not from prescribing them for those who intend to use them elsehwere. [Protection of conscience provision]

Draft Irish Abortion Law: Protection of Conscience

Testimony before the Joint Committee on Health and Children Houses of the Oireachtas (Tithe an Oireachtais) Dublin, Ireland 17-21 May, 2013

  • 17 May, 2013
    • Policy: Overview of Head of Bill
    • Regulatory and Representative Bodies
    • Obstetric Care Facilities: Larger Hospitals
    • Obstetric Care Facilities: Smaller Hospitals
  • 20 May, 2013
    • Psychiatry and Perinatal Psychiatrists
    • Psychiatry
  • 21 May, 2013
    • Medical Law
    • Constitutional Law
    • Medical Ethics