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May 5, 1980 – Pope John Paul II Issues Declaration Opposing Mercy Killing

Posted on July 23, 2013 by ProCon.org

Pope John Paull II issues the Declaration on Euthanasia, opposing mercy killing but permitting increased use of painkillers and a patient’s refusal of extraordinary means for sustaining life.

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Chicago (17th ed.):
ProCon.org, "May 5, 1980 – Pope John Paul II Issues Declaration Opposing Mercy Killing," ProCon.org. last modified July 23, 2013. https://euthanasia.procon.org/timeline-events/may-5-1980-pope-john-paul-ii-issues-declaration-opposing-mercy-killing/.
MLA (9th ed.):
ProCon.org, "May 5, 1980 – Pope John Paul II Issues Declaration Opposing Mercy Killing." ProCon.org. 23 July 2013, euthanasia.procon.org/timeline-events/may-5-1980-pope-john-paul-ii-issues-declaration-opposing-mercy-killing

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Turabian (9th ed.):
ProCon.org. "May 5, 1980 – Pope John Paul II Issues Declaration Opposing Mercy Killing." ProCon.org. Last modified on July 23, 2013. Accessed May 31, 2023. https://euthanasia.procon.org/timeline-events/may-5-1980-pope-john-paul-ii-issues-declaration-opposing-mercy-killing/