Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide & End-of-Life CareNEWS OR ANALYSIS
At Lourdes, a refuge for the ill, Pope Leo stands against assisted dying laws
During his visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France, Pope Leo XIV emphasized the dignity of the sick and disabled, stating that human frailty does not diminish a person's worth and that no one is turned away due to their condition. His message came amid France's recent legalization of assisted dying, a law opposed by the Catholic Church, which warned of potential social inequalities and pressured vulnerable populations, while the pope reiterated the Church's stance against assisted dying during his apostolic journey.
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