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Pope blasts assisted suicide as ‘false compassion’ at French shrine known for miraculous cures

Pope Leo XIV condemned the legalization of medically assisted death as immoral 'false compassion' during his visit to Lourdes, France, emphasizing the inherent dignity of human life and rejecting euthanasia and assisted dying in line with Catholic teaching. He also addressed the ongoing clergy sexual abuse crisis in the French church, meeting with survivors and praising the bishops' response while acknowledging the impact of the scandal on priestly vocations.

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Nicole Winfield|Crux|

Pope urges protection of weakest at French shrine at Lourdes known for miraculous cures

Pope Leo XIV visited Lourdes, France, where he spoke against euthanasia and medically assisted dying during a Mass attended by about 150,000 people, emphasizing respect for life from conception until natural death. Lourdes, known for miraculous cures and as a healing place for survivors of clergy sexual abuse, has recently covered mosaics by Rev.

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Nicole Winfield|Crux|

Pope Leo XIV in France will find a secular country at odds with Catholic teaching on life

Pope Leo XIV is visiting France, where he is expected to advocate for the protection of human life amid the country's recent legalization of abortion as a constitutional right and approval of assisted dying for incurable illnesses. During his visit, he will also address issues such as artificial intelligence, peace, and clergy sexual abuse, including meeting with abuse survivors and confronting the controversy surrounding mosaic artist Father Marko Rupnik at Lourdes.

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Nicole Winfield|Crux|