"I ask with seriousness that this fundamental right to be a man until the end of his life can be respected: that those who express the desire for it, or whose family manifests it, be able to benefit from the presence of the minister of their religion at by their sides to pray with them and for them, to hold their hands, so as not to let them die without receiving spiritual accompaniment. ” This solemn appeal was launched on the Figaro site on Sunday by Father Benoist de Sinety, vicar general of the diocese of Paris.
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He explained, Monday, the meaning of this cry: "In some parishes of Paris, volunteers have confined themselves to the homeless to live this time with them and at their service. Also in nursing homes, where staff, again voluntarily, take this step to stay with their residents. ” It should be the same for hospitals or retirement homes where "many priests are also eager to make themselves available to accompany
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