Pius XII affirmed that it is licit to relieve pain by narcotics, even when the result is decreased consciousness and a shortening of life, "if no other means exist, and if, in the given circumstances, this dœs not prevent the carrying out of other religious and moral duties."
Pius XII adkeeyey in ay tahay licit in laga nafiso xanuunka by narcotics xitaa marka natiijada waxaa hoos u miyir iyo yaraynta ka mid ah nolosha, 'haddii kale ay jiraan, iyo haddii, in duruufaha siiyey, taasi ma hortago laawayaasha ah ee diinta kale iyo waajibaadka moral. ' ""