Cracks appear amidst right to lifers

An influential Italian prelate, Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini, the former archbishop of Milano, has sparked controversy in Italy with his remarks that suggest that, in certain cases, removal of life support would not qualify as euthanasia. His remarks come as Dr. Piergiorgio Welby, a leading advocated of right to die legislation, has been refused a church funeral after his death last week following the removal of a respirator.

Given the track record of the current Pope I don't see a sea change in the Vatican's attitude coming anytime soon.