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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Commentary: A candid take on mortality and the power of friendship

"It's one of our major topics of conversation," said Paul Morgan, a klatch regular. Mays is a cancer survivor with a full package of maladies, including diabetes, a faltering heart and failing kidneys.
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fromsilive
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

N.Y. Senate passes Medical Aid in Dying Act; next step is Gov. Hochul's desk

fromsilive
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

N.Y. Senate passes Medical Aid in Dying Act; next step is Gov. Hochul's desk

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fromThe Conversation
3 months ago

As 'right to die' gains more acceptance, a scholar of Catholicism explains the position of the Catholic Church

The 'right to die' is increasingly accepted globally, with increasing legal access to euthanasia and assisted suicide.
Most Americans support allowing medical assistance in dying, reflecting changing societal attitudes towards end-of-life care.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

What Would the Church Say About End-of-Life Decisions for a Pope?

Pope Francis's recent respiratory crisis has sparked urgent discussions about end-of-life plans within the church.
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