A disagreeing cardinal
Some cases of euthanasia are justified, so says retired Milan archbishop Cardinal Carlo Martini. To add weight to his argument, Cardinal Martini published his opinion piece in one of the most important finance newspapers in Italy. Although euthanasia is an unacceptable act because it ends a life, Cardinal Martini says that a person should have a certain amount of latitude in making this decision. This opinion goes against the views of the Church and recent statements by Pope Benedict XVI.

Chilean girls and the morning-after pill
Girls in Chile 14 and up can now receive the morning-after pill without consent of their parents, the BBC reports. The country has "some of the most restrictive anti-abortion laws in the world" but President Michelle Bachelet is trying to stop unwanted pregnancies. This is a growing trend among Central and South American countries, which are historically Catholic strongholds.

Medicine for the poor
Residents in an impoverished section of Cincinnati now have access to much-needed medicine thanks to a new non-profit pharmacy that recently opened. Crossroad Health Center helped start the pharmacy because residents of Over-the-Rhine had no retail pharmacy in their community. Fifty-seven percent of residents live below the poverty level. Access to medicine is a good thing but more must be done since many people can't afford to pay for their prescriptions.