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Pope’s words in France are encouragement to not give up the fight against ‘deadly laws’

During his September 25-27 visit to France, Pope Leo XIV strongly defended human life, condemning abortion, surrogacy, and assisted dying, and urging protection for the vulnerable despite the new assisted-dying law that took effect in August. His remarks, including a call that 'what is legal is not necessarily moral,' were seen by pro-life advocates and the Jérôme Lejeune Foundation as encouragement to continue opposing the law and promoting the dignity of the sick, elderly, and disabled.

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Caroline de Sury|OSV News|

French bishops decry vote legalizing ‘assisted dying’ as a ‘turning point’ in nation’s history

Screens show the result of a vote on a bill establishing a right to medical aid in dying at the National Assembly in Paris July 15, 2026. The president of the French Bishops’ Conference reacted immediately on July 15, to the decisive vote by French lawmakers in favor of legalizing euthanasia and assisted suicide. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.americamagazine.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260716T1201-FRANCE-ASSISTED-DYING-LAW-BILL-APPROVAL-1823511-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> The French bishops called on Catholic health care institutions to refrain “from behavior that is cle

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