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"The end-of-life law can no longer be postponed. Clear and unambiguous rules must be established throughout Italy to fill a dangerous legislative void. To avoid hasty actions, a national law is needed. End-of-life issues touch on very personal rights and intersect with conscience, criminal law, professional responsibility, essential levels of care, and the principle of equality." Highlights Bishop Francesco Savino, Vice President of CEI: "The end-of-life law can no longer be postponed. Clear and unambiguous rules must be established throughout Italy to fill a dangerous legislative void. To avoid hasty actions, a national law is needed. End-of-life issues touch on very personal rights and intersect with conscience, criminal law, professional responsibility, essential levels of care, and the principle of equality." #FineVita #LeggeNazionale #Eutanasia (translated)

The Holy See and the Italian Episcopal Conference request a national law on end-of-life issues to avoid regulatory fragmentation among the regions and to ensure a uniform and responsible approach in the regulation of assisted suicide. #FineVita #LeggeNazionale #Eutanasia (translated)