"The Gospel of Life contains the complete text of the Pontiff's encyclical letter on the sanctity of life in the modern world. It gives the Vatican's authoritative position regarding abortion, euthanasia, the death penalty, ecology, and biological engineering."--Jacket

On cover: The encyclical letter on abortion, euthanasia, and the death penalty in today's world. " ... official English translation provided by the Vatican ... text ... given in Rome ... on March 25, 1995"--Title page verso