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No medical solution which violates natural law and opposes revealed truth would be truly compassionate
8 September 1988 To the participants in a meeting of the European Academy of Anaesthesiology On Thursday, 8 September, the Holy Father received in audience at Castel Gandolfo the participants in the meeting of the European Academy of Anaesthesiology. During the audience the Pontiff gave
In participation in suffering the church is the community of the children of God and God’s dwelling place among us
26 June 1988 To the elderly, sick and disabled in Salzburg Cathedral On the morning of Sunday, 26 June, the Holy Father went to the Cathedral of Salzburg where he led the morning prayer. Participating in that liturgy were many of the elderly, infirm and
Pastor bonus
21 June 1988 Apostolic Constitution on the Roman Curia Excerpts on the Pontifical Council for the Health Care Apostolate Introduction The Constitution is entitled Pastor Bonus, referring to Christ, who conferred upon the Bishops as Successors of the Apostles the mission of preaching the Gospel.
Solidarity and love grow in the face of pain and grifef
12 May 1988 To the sick and elderly and their medical personnel in Sucre On Thursday, 12 May, the Holy Father went to the Cathedral of Sucre where the elderly and infirm, along with many medical personnel, were waiting to greet him. During this meeting
Open yours hearts to Mary and tell her how things are
25 October 1987 After the Mass of Canonization of St. Giuseppe Moscati Dear Brothers and Sisters, 1. Our thoughts today turn to the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary in Pompei, a Sanctuary which was very dear to Doctor Moscati, whom I have
Human science cannot eliminate calvary
21 March 1987 To the sick and their helpers to Lourdes On Saturday, 21 March, the Pope received a large group of sick people, together with doctors, nurses and other helpers. The meeting was arranged by O.P.T.A.I., an organization which looks after the transportation of
Christ has grafted into suffering redemption and the light of hope
5 October 1986 To the sick and disabled in the Cathedral of Lyons In the afternoon of Sunday, 3 October, the Holy Father met a large group of the sick and disabled in the Cathedral of Lyons. He gave the following address: Dear Brothers and
Recourse to euthanasia is an abdication of science
To the participants in a course on human pre-leukaemia 15 November 1985 On Friday, 15 November, the Holy Father met with participants in an international course providing up-to-date information on “human pre-leukaemia” organized by the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart. The following is the
Nothing must be left undone in struggle against this disease
13 April 1985 To the members of the International Federation of Multiple Sclerosis Associations On Saturday morning, 13 April, the Holy Father received the Executive Committee of the International Federation of Multiple Sclerosis Associations along with the members of the affiliated Italian organization. In the
