T he parents of a terminally ill British toddler have been told they cannot take him to Rome for specialized treatment, a judge ruled Tuesday, in a divisive case that has seen the involvement of Pope Francis and the Italian government. Alfie Evans is a 23-month-old baby who suffers from an unidentified degenerative neurological condition.
On Monday, Alfie's life-support equipment was switched off after a court ruling but he has confounded expectations by continuing to breathe unaided. On Tuesday, the High Court refused to allow his parents to take him to Rome after the Italian government granted him citizenship, leading to Wednesday's appeal.Apr 25, 2018
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AnswerWhat condition did Alfie Evans have?
'Bitter sweet' The couple, from Merseyside, revealed they were told in June that Alfie had the extremely rare brain condition GABA-transaminase deficiency and that there was a one in four chance any future children they conceived might have this disease. They said it was caused by a faulty gene from each parent.Sep 3, 2018
Why was Alfie Evans taken off life support?
His parents fought for months in front of judges and continued to appeal the decision to take him off life support nearly up to Alfie's death. But judges maintained removing him from care was the right choice and prevented his parents from transferring him to another hospital.Apr 28, 2018
What did the pope say about Alfie?
The Pope has tweeted his support for sick toddler Alfie Evans whose parents lost a legal fight to stop his life support machine being switched off. Pope Francis said he hoped "everything may be done to continue compassionately accompanying little Alfie Evans".Apr 4, 2018
What did the pope say about baby Alfie?
Pope Francis tweeted Wednesday: “It is my sincere hope that everything necessary may be done in order to continue compassionately accompanying little Alfie Evans, and that the deep suffering of his parents may be heard. I am praying for Alfie, for his family and for all who are involved.”Apr 5, 2018
How long did Alfie Evans survive without life support?
ALFIE Evans' life support was switched off on April 23, 2018, despite his parents' appeals to keep their son alive. Although dad Tom said Alfie had been breathing unassisted since support was withdrawn, he lost his battle for life five days later.
What happen to Alfie?
Alfie is presumed dead after being shot and assassinated by Tommy in season 4, following repeated betrayals by Jewish gang leaders.Mar 7, 2022