The cardinal's words came amid growing criticism of the English Church's handling of the case

Alfie died early Saturday morning after a harrowing legal battle

Chris Gard and Connie Yates said that their son's case, like that of Alfie Evans, showed the need for a law which avoids 'unnecessary conflicts'

The Rome contingent of Alfie's Army is growing daily

The intransigence of the British courts – and a large swathe of British opinion – makes the country look intolerant

The Alfie Evans case has shaken Britain and the Church. It raises serious questions about whether the law needs to change

Appeal judges upheld Tuesday's High Court ruling

The Medical Ethics Alliance said the refusal to allow Alfie Evans to travel to Italy for treatment was 'medical tyranny'