Politics —
Politics —
Life —
Portugal: Bishops making new calls against law on euthanasia. Vigils and rallies today and tomorrow
Portugal: Guimarães (Medical Society), euthanasia, assisted suicide and futile medical care “deny the essence of the medical profession”
Apparition anniversary —
Portugal: Fatima, 35,000 pilgrims journeying to the Sanctuary to mark the Feast Day on 13 May
“Toda a vida tem dignidade” —
Portugal: Pro-Life Federation, a campaign against euthanasia. “No to lethal injection, yes to care and support”
Bishops Conference —
Portugal: plenary meeting of bishops about catechists’ training, missions, Synod on young people, Church and the media starting in Fatima on Monday
Study —
Portugal: Caritas Report on young people. 5 Recommendations: social protection, education, work, housing, participation
End-of-life —
Portugal: Catholic Doctors’ Association, no to bill of law to make euthanasia legal
Nuns —
Portugal: new Trappist monastery in Palaçoulo. 10 nuns sent over from Vitorchiano
SOLIDARITY —
European Bishops: CCEE delegation visited Portuguese villages affected by wildfires yesterday to “witness closeness with local residents”
Church in Europe —
