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Pontifical Academy for Life -
instituted in 1994 by Pope John Paul II with the aim of studying, in an
interdisciplinary perspective, problems concerning the promotion and defence
of life, of informing the authorities of the Church, and of the various
institutions of biomedical science and social and Health organizations, about
the results of its studies, and of fostering a culture of life in conformity
with the Magisterium of the Church. Whilst autonomous, the Pontifical
Academy for Life is linked to the Pontifical Council for Pastoral Assistance
to Health Care Workers and the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith. The
website is in English, Italian and Spanish.
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Pontifical Council for Pastoral
Assistance to Health Care Workers - An Official council of the Vatican
curia, set up by Pope John Paul II in 1985, to stimulate and promote the
study, work and education of international Catholic organizations in health
care. It also coordinates the work of the Roman Curia as it relates to health
care problems and spreads, explains and defends the teachings of the Church on
health care issues.
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Vatican - The official Vatican website
in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Portugese.
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Zenit - An International News Agency
providing objective coverage of events, documents and issues emanating from or
concerning the Catholic Church. Website is in English, French, Spanish,
Italian, Dutch, Portugese
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