Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute – Affiliated with the University of St. Michael's College in the University of Toronto

World AIDS Day – December 1

December 1, 2010
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A message issued by Caritas International today for World AIDS Day speaks to the need to ensure that more children are protected from the virus at birth. Presently 2.5 million children are HIV positive, with the vast majority living in Africa. It is sh...

Jesuit relief agency calls for renewed AIDS effort in Africa

November 29, 2010
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Jesuit relief agency calls for renewed AIDS effort in AfricaBy Rita Fitch Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The battle against AIDS in Africa is far from over, but a…Read more →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE; 18 November 2010

November 20, 2010
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE; 18 November 2010HOLYROOD COMMITTEE'S REJECTION OF END OF LIFE ASSISTANCE (SCOTLAND) BILL WELCOMED The campaign group, Care Not Killing, is this morning welcoming the comprehensive rejection of the…Read more →

Scientists turn skin into blood cells

November 9, 2010
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In a scientific feat that almost defies imagination, Canadian researchers have transformed human skin into different types of blood cells. [Read Source]Read more →

2010 Annual Lecture

November 2, 2010
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2010 Annual LectureEthical and Loving Care of Persons Living with Progressive Cognitive Impairments and Their Families Speaker: William Sullivan, MD, PhDFounding director, Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute; Member, Pontifical Academy for Life;…Read more →