Frans van Ittersum
Organ donation
Pope John Paul II discusses that organ donation must be a free decision. It is also an act of love and solidarity.
Determination of human death
Address to the Working Group on ‘The Determination of Brain Death and its Relationship to Human Death’
Artificial prolongation of life and the determination of the exact moment of death
Address Of to the scientists of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences reflecting on the themes “The Artificial Prolongation of Life and the Determination of the Exact Moment of Death”, and “The Interaction of Parasitic Diseases and Nutrition”.
Immunology, Epidemiology and Social Aspects of Leprosy
Address of Pope John Paul II to the members of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences reflecting on “Immunology, Epidemiology and Social Aspects of Leprosy”.
Hereditary diseases and contraception
Pope Pius XII adresses moral questions on hereditary diseases and contraception.
Prayer to be said by physicians composed by Pope Pius XII
O Divine Physician concerned for the welfare of both body and soul, Jesus, our Redeemer, Who during Thy life on earth didst manifest a special love for the sick and by Thy almighty power didst restore them to health by the mere touch of Thy hand, we who are called to the arduous tasks of …
Analgesia
Pope Pius XII answers to three questions, which relate to the religious implications and morality of analgesia in relation to the natural law, and especially to the Christian doctrines.
Fertility and sterility
Pope Pius XII speaks about fertility, sterility, artificial reproduction and their relationships with marriage.