Pastors In Favour Of Euthanasia Fail To Honour Their Duty, Says Archbishop

Taking to social media, Archbishop Charles Scicluna said that pastors who express themselves in favour of Euthanasia ‘fail to honour their duty as Catholic shepherds.’

Scicluna described euthanasia as a ‘deliberate act to terminate human life before its natural end’, and said that ‘the People of God expect to receive light on the truth of the Gospel of Life from their Priests and Bishops.’

Currently in Malta, a public consultation about Assisted Voluntary Euthanasia (VAE) has been launched.

This refers to a legal, voluntary process wherein the patient requests to end their life due to unbearable suffering.

The patient is assisted by a medical professional and takes the final action themselves. With various safeguards in place, the patients must, amongst other things be in full mental capacity, suffering from a medically terminal illness and acting out of their own free will.

With the consultation open until July 2nd, 2025, the government is encouraging all citizens to share their opinions through the official website www.facts.gov.mt

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