Was Pope John Paul II Euthanised?
Sensationalist headlines claiming that Pope John Paul II was euthanised have circulated Italian media and even made their way to Time magazine. While the deaths of popes have inspired endless conspiracy theories, this latest one seems to be demanding political attention as Italy is in the midst of a euthanasia debate. An anesthetist at the University of Ferrara says that the Pope refused to have a feeding tube until a few days before his death and this ultimately killed him. Time suggests that if the allegations are true, the Pope or his minders may have been guilty of euthanasia — an assertion that has been called ‘stupid, simplistic and misleading’. Dr Renato Buzzonetti, doctor to both John Paul II and his successor, waved away the allegations. “His treatment was never interrupted. Anyone who says otherwise is mistaken. A feeding tube was inserted three days before the Pope’s death, when he could finally no longer ingest food or liquids.” …[more] …..another article USA – Hemlock
