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Life Canvass, Activism, Rally/March for Life, Roadshows

Fr Paddy McCafferty says Personhood of Unborn must be restored at anniversary event

“Restore Personhood” is the appeal we make today as we mark this shameful 1st anniversary of the imposition of abortion on the six counties of the North of Ireland.

Life Canvass, Activism, Rally/March for Life, Roadshows

Northern Ireland’s leading pro-life group Precious Life will hold “LIFE CHAINs” across the province on Saturday 24th October 2020 at 2 pm

The events will mark one year since abortion was legalised in Northern Ireland. The pro-life group said the LIFE CHAINS will be held in remembrance of 664 babies killed by abortion since the legislation came into force.

Abortion / Disability

Down Syndrome abortion law to be reviewed by UK court

The current abortion law in the United Kingdom, which allows for abortion for babies diagnosed with Down syndrome to be aborted up until birth, will be reviewed by the High Court of England and Wales.

Life Canvass, Activism, Rally/March for Life, Roadshows

40 days for Life

Last month began the biannual 40 Days for Life campaign, and, after the shocking revelation of 6,666 abortions taking place in our country last year, it is significant to see four local communities in Ireland joining countries across the globe to take part in this vigil.

Abortion Pills

After experiencing a traumatic DIY abortion, nurse considers legal action against Marie Stopes

Facing a pregnancy crisis, a nurse, who goes by the pseudonym “Sophie” turned to Marie Stopes abortion clinic in Britain for help.

Euthanasia / Assisted Suicide

Netherlands poised to legalize euthanasia for children aged one to 12

The Netherlands moved towards legalizing euthanasia for terminally-ill children between ages of one and 12 after the proposal was supported by the coalition government on Tuesday.

Euthanasia / Assisted Suicide

10 FG and 4 FF join Left to pass Assisted Suicide Bill to Committee Stage

Ten Fine Gael TDs and four from Fianna Fáil joined liberal and left-wing TDs last night to ensure the Assisted Suicide bill passed its second stage in the Dáil by 81 votes to 71. The bill will now go to the Committee Stage for examination.

Euthanasia / Assisted Suicide

Top Doctors come out strongly against Assisted Suicide - palliative care experts speak out

The leading medical experts who provide care to people with terminal illnesses and those at the end of their lives have come out strongly against Assisted Suicide being legalised in Ireland.

Euthanasia / Assisted Suicide

Assisted suicide: Canadian doctor warns it increased FIVE-FOLD in 4 years

A Canadian doctor has warned that the number of people dying by assisted suicide increased five-fold in Canada after it was legalised in 2016 on 'limited grounds'.

Euthanasia / Assisted Suicide

Legalising assisted dying can actually increase suicides

Recently I addressed a group of Parliamentarians in London about assisted suicide and euthanasia. My talk, which coincided with World Suicide Prevention day, sought to address the unintended consequences of legalising assisted suicide and euthanasia in the Netherlands.

Euthanasia / Assisted Suicide

Legalizing assisted-suicide makes mockery of efforts to keep the vulnerable alive

Deputy Gino Kelly's "Dying with Dignity Bill 2020" will proceed to Second Stage after it was discussed in Dáil Éireann yesterday.

Euthanasia / Assisted Suicide

Leading expert: aged, vulnerable made to feel a burden with assisted suicide

A leading medical expert has said that the Assisted Suicide bill ignores the better option of good palliative care, and pointed to a High Court ruling saying that it would be "impossible" to ensure that older and more vulnerable people would be protected from coming under pressure to end their lives.

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