In this case, Fr Pullicino called for further tests before cutting off a hospitalised man's nutrition and hydration.

The man, referred to as "RS," ultimately died in 2020 amid legal battles between his family and the hospital over his fate.

But shortly after the man's death, a complaint was brought against Pullicino by an academic researcher and end-of-life planning advocate in 2021.

The advocate accused the priest of bias because of his Catholic and "pro-life values," according to Christian Concern, the advocacy organisation that defended the priest.

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Rev Dr Patrick Pullicino, 73, launched legal action against an NHS trust after claiming that he was ousted for answering a hospital patient's questions about the Church's teaching on marriage.

Rev Pullicino was pursuing a claim against the Trust for harassment, religious discrimination and victimisation. A trial was set to take place in July at Croydon Employment Tribunal.

However, the London NHS Trust, which denies that it has discriminated against him, settled the case by awarding him £10,000 in compensation "for perceived injury to feelings". The figure falls within the middle band of guidelines for "serious" cases of discrimination.

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