Vatican talks to China in continued Russia-Ukraine peace efforts — By: Catholic News Agency

Vatican peace envoy Cardinal Matteo Zuppi spoke Aug. 14, 2024, with Li Hui, China’s special representative for Eurasian affairs, about the Russia-Ukraine war. The phone conversation was the most recent step in the Vatican’s continued diplomatic efforts to promote lasting peace in the region. / Credit: Roberto Serra – Iguana Press/Getty Images; JADE GAO/AFP via…

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​​Bioethicists scrutinize Pontifical Academy for Life’s new guidance on withdrawing food, water — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: Shutterstock CNA Staff, Aug 16, 2024 / 07:00 am (CNA). After the Pontifical Academy for Life (PAFL) last month issued a booklet summarizing the Church’s teaching on a number of bioethical issues, the section on “artificial nutrition and hydration” (ANH) has some observers concerned about what they see as a departure from…

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American Society of Plastic Surgeons says it has not endorsed transgender surgery for teens — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: ADragan/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Aug 16, 2024 / 06:00 am (CNA). The top organization that provides medical guidance to U.S. plastic surgeons released a statement calling for more evidence-based studies on the efficacy of “gender-affirming” surgery for adolescents, according to Manhattan Institute fellow and pediatric gender medicine expert Leor Sapir. The American Society…

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