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Rochester Webinar Highlights Risks of Physician-Assisted Suicide

5/3/2025

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On May 1, the Diocese of Rochester and Feminists Choosing Life of New York will present a crucial webinar on physician-assisted suicide, featuring Amanda Achtman. Bishops express deep concern that this legislation may coerce vulnerable individuals into ending their lives, drawing parallels to Canada’s expanding laws that now encompass mental health issues.

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Story summary

On May 1, the Diocese of Rochester and Feminists Choosing Life of New York will present a crucial webinar on physician-assisted suicide, featuring Amanda Achtman. Bishops express deep concern that this legislation may coerce vulnerable individuals into ending their lives, drawing parallels to Canada’s expanding laws that now encompass mental health issues.