Catechism Paragraph 2268
Part 3:
LIFE IN CHRIST
Section 2: THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
Chapter 2: YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF
Article 5: THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT
Section 2: THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
Chapter 2: YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF
Article 5: THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT
Intentional homicide
The fifth commandment forbids direct and intentional killing as gravely sinful. the murderer and those who cooperate voluntarily in murder commit a sin that cries out to heaven for vengeance.[68]
Infanticide,[69] fratricide, parricide, and the murder of a spouse are especially grave crimes by reason of the natural bonds which they break. Concern for eugenics or public health cannot justify any murder, even if commanded by public authority.
š Footnotes
[68]
Cf. Gen 4:10.
[69]
Cf. GS 51 # 3.