Italy
Plaque Unveiled in Italy Memorializing Jehovah’s Witnesses Persecuted by Nazis and Fascists
A ceremony was held at Risiera di San Sabba in Trieste, Italy, to honor the thousands of Jehovah’s Witnesses who were persecuted by Nazis throughout Europe.
Italian Supreme Court Upholds the Health-Care Rights of Jehovah’s Witnesses
A recent ruling strengthened our brothers’ right to make decisions regarding their own medical care.
Doctors at Two Major Medical Conferences in Italy Show Interest in Transfusion-Alternative Strategies
The two events were an opportunity to provide up-to-date information related to bloodless medicine to medical professionals. Additionally, some anesthesiologists and surgeons shared their positive experiences of working with Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Court in Sicily Reaffirms Patient Autonomy for Jehovah’s Witnesses
This ruling is the first time an Italian court has found a doctor criminally responsible for violating the fundamental right to have control over what is done to one’s own body in line with one’s beliefs.
University of Padua Hosts Landmark Conference to Discuss Advances in Transfusion-Free Medical Care
Traditionally, blood transfusions have been considered harmless and the only life-saving medical treatment option for patients undergoing complex medical or surgical procedures. This assumption was challenged by many of the conference speakers.
Interview of Professor Massimo P. Franchi, M.D.
“In my professional career, I thank Jehovah’s Witnesses. They made a traditional doctor like myself consider the possibility and importance of reducing the use of blood.”
Interview of Professor Antonio D. Pinna, M.D.
“I don’t think we can make a differentiation on religious grounds. There are even patients that are not Witnesses that don’t want blood transfusion.”
Interview of Luca P. Weltert, M.D.
“There has been a distinct shift toward less transfusions—and not just in regard to Witness patients, of course, but all over the world—because there is increasing evidence that reduced transfusions means a better outcome.”
Refugees in Europe’s Largest Migrant Reception Camp Welcomed by Jehovah’s Witnesses
Officials from Europe’s largest migrant camp recognize the role of Jehovah’s Witnesses in helping refugees benefit from Bible education.
Citing Benefits to Inmates, Officials in Italy Provide Space for a “Kingdom Hall” Within Prison
The decision recognizes the positive effects of the Witnesses’ Bible education, which they have offered to inmates in the Bollate prison for 13 years.
Excerpt: Interview With Bollate Prison Official
How a Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in the Bollate prison helps prisoners lead better lives.