‘The slippery slope quickly became true’ - How the Dutch Church has addressed euthanasia

Euthanasia and assisted suicide create new pastoral challenges for Dutch Catholics.

With permissive euthanasia laws looming in the United Kingdom, Dutch priests said their British counterparts can expect challenges to sacramental ministry, and the Church's public witness on the dignity of human life.

But one priest said that conversations with Catholics considering euthanasia can be an opportunity for serious and meaningful evangelizati…