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Connecticut latest state to consider ‘human composting’ amid Catholic opposition

March 8, 2024 Catholic News Agency 1

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CNA Staff, Mar 8, 2024 / 12:10 pm (CNA).
Connecticut is the latest among several states to consider legalizing the controversial practice of “human composting,” a method of burial that the U.S. bishops have … […]

Human composting, alkaline hydrolysis disrespect the human body, U.S. Catholic bishops say

March 23, 2023 Catholic News Agency 1

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St. Louis, Mo., Mar 23, 2023 / 14:50 pm (CNA).
The U.S. bishops’ doctrine committee on Thursday issued a statement reiterating the Church’s preference for burial of the deceased and stating that newer metho… […]