Papal Documents
Veritatis Splendor - John Paul II - Encyclical Letter (August 6, 1993)
Evangelium Vitae - John Paul II - Encyclical Letter (March 25, 1995)
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
Declaration on procured abortion, 18 November 1974
Declaration on Euthanasia - May 5, 1980
Instruction on respect for human life-Donum Vitae, Feb 22, 1987
Uterine Isolation-July 31, 1993
Persona Humana - Certain Questions Concerning Sexual Ethics
Instruction on prayers for healing - Feb 14, 2000
Pontifical Council on the Family
Declaration on Decrease of Fertility in the World Feb. 27, 1998
Pontifical Commission for Pastoral Care to Health Care Workers
The Charter for Pastoral Care to Health Care Workers-Vatican Website
Charter For Health Care Workers-Complete Text
Pontifical Academy for Life
Respect for the dignity of the dying-Dec 9, 2000
Statement on the "morning-after pill' - Oct. 31, 2000
Scientific and Therapeutic Use of Human Embryonic Stem Cells - August 25, 2000
Human Genome and Human Rights - May 24, 1998
Prospects for Xenotransplantation - Scientific Aspects and Ethical Considerations
US Conference of Catholic Bishops
Ethical and Religious Directives
Cloning and Embryo Research Fact Sheets
Euthanasia/Assisted Suicide Fact Sheets
Various Bishops
PA Bishops Statement: Nutrition and Hydration: Moral Considerations
Abp Rigali Statement of Principles for Assisted Nutrition and Hydration and Related Issues'
Other Sources
National Catholic Bioethics Center -- End-of-Life Guide
