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Save Catholic Healthcare

Roman Catholics here in the Archdiocese of Boston have had the benefit of health care administered according to the teaching of Christ, Our Lord, for 147 years. There is now a very serious threat to its continuance, and that is the reason for this letter.

Twisted Concepts in Pain Relief

Regarding the subject of palliative care, the Catholic Church has a common-sense position set forth in the 1980 Vatican document Declaration on Euthanasia where it is stated that, as long as the goal is not to intend the death of the patient, it is permissible to use painkillers.