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End of Life & Euthanasia

Euthanasia, assisted suicide, palliative care and care of the dying.

Also called euthanasia, assisted suicide, palliative care.

11 documents

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1980s

  1. Iura et bona5 May 1980Declaration on EuthanasiaRoman Curia

1990s

  1. Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (revised)†November 1994Ethical and Religious Directives (1994 rev.)Bishops' Conferences
  2. Charter for Health Care Workers†1 January 1995Charter for Health Care Workers (1995)Roman Curia
  3. Evangelium Vitae25 March 1995On the value and inviolability of human lifePope
  4. Living the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American CatholicsNovember 1998Living the Gospel of LifeBishops' Conferences

2000s

  1. Responses concerning Artificial Nutrition and Hydration1 August 2007Responses on Artificial Nutrition and HydrationRoman Curia

2010s

  1. New Charter for Health Care Workers†2016New Charter for Health Care WorkersRoman Curia
  2. Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (6th ed.)June 2018Ethical and Religious Directives (6th ed.)Bishops' Conferences

2020s

  1. Samaritanus bonus14 July 2020Letter on the Care of Persons in the Critical and Terminal Phases of LifeRoman Curia
  2. Dignitas infinita2 April 2024Declaration on Human DignityRoman Curia
  3. Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (7th ed.)12 November 2025Ethical and Religious Directives (7th ed.)Bishops' Conferences