Former archbishop of Canterbury urges C of E bishops in Lords to back assisted dying bill
by Harriet Sherwood from World news | The Guardian on (#6RJDX)
Exclusive: George Carey's position in stark contrast to that of current head of C of E and that of Islam and the Catholic church
George Carey, the former archbishop of Canterbury, has urged Church of England bishops in the House of Lords to back a parliamentary bill on assisted dying, saying that in the past church leaders have often shamefully resisted change".
The 26 bishops should be on the side of those who ... want a dignified, compassionate end to their lives", Lord Carey told the Guardian.
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