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BISHOPS IN WALES ISSUE STATEMENT AHEAD OF SENEDD ASSISTED SUICIDE VOTE

Bishops Call on Senedd to Reject Assisted Suicide Bill

Archbishop Mark O’Toole of Cardiff-Menevia and Bishop Peter Brignall of Wrexham have expressed concern about the upcoming Senedd debate on assisted suicide set for January 27th. They believe the proposal would significantly change society’s approach to the terminally ill and advocate for improved palliative and end-of-life care to ensure dignity and comfort in patients’ final days.
A day of fasting is suggested on Monday, 26th January, to stand in solidarity with the
vulnerable and to engage respectfully with your Senedd member about this important
decision for Wales.

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Archbishop of Cardiff-Menevia urges Catholics to oppose assisted suicide in Wales

The Most Reverend Mark O’Toole, Archbishop of Cardiff-Menevia is calling on Catholics and people of goodwill living in Wales to write to their member of the Senedd, the Welsh Parliament, to oppose assisted suicide.

More information on the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales website: https://www.cbcew.org.uk/archbishop-of-cardiff-menevia-urges-catholics-to-oppose-assisted-suicide-in-wales/

Archbishop Mark Issues a Video Message on the Death of Pope Francis

In this moving tribute, Archbishop Mark offers a heartfelt reflection on the life, witness, and legacy of Pope Francis.

From his episcopal motto Miserando atque eligendo (“Looking with mercy, he called him”) to his tireless commitment to the poor and marginalised, Pope Francis lived the Gospel with deep compassion and humility.

As Archbishop Mark recalls, he was a man who described himself simply as a “saved sinner” – someone transformed by the mercy of God, and determined that others might encounter that same mercy.

He stood close to those on the margins – the homeless, the migrant, the forgotten – embodying Christ’s love and inviting the Church to do the same.

As we commend Pope Francis to the Father’s house, we pray that he may hear the words he surely longed to hear:
“Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your master.”

Please join us in praying for the repose of his soul.

Original post in the Archidiocese of Cardiff-Menevia website: https://rcadc.org/archbishop-marks-video-message-on-the-death-of-pope-francis/