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March 06, 2024
Deaths by euthanasia in Belgium have hit a record high, new government figures have revealed. The number of people dying by a lethal injection at the hands of their doctors has also nearly doubled in the space of just 10 years, according to the Federal Commission for the Control and Evaluation of Euthanasia. Statistics show that in
January 31, 2024
ROME – Despite being almost 90 years old and suffering from the various ailments that come with ageing, Pope Francis has touted some ambitious travel plans for this year, including potential visits to Polynesia and a long-awaited return trip to Argentina.  Though there is nothing yet on the calendar for this spring, the Pope in
October 12, 2021
Where would you go? I would go to Canterbury which is not very original, but I have my reasons. Where I live in south London is very close to the Pilgrims Way and my office is in some almshouses in Peckham called the Pilgrims’ Cloisters. I feel that Canterbury is so essential to the church
December 07, 2020
An open letter written to the Belgian prime minister after the Nov. 29 decree has received some 10,000 signatures as of Dec. 7.
August 03, 2018
As children are put to death, Belgium's experience shows the 'slippery slope' is real
July 25, 2018
The children are the first to die by lethal injection since Belgium changed the law in 2014
January 23, 2018
Deacon Ivo Poppe is accused of murdering at least 10 people while he was a nurse
January 18, 2018
Belgian nurses say the country's growing euthanasia culture is in 'complete contradiction' to their training
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