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Pope Leo XIV Condemns Assisted Dying
Pope Leo XIV calls assisted dying 'false compassion' during Lourdes visit.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV calls assisted dying 'false compassion' during Lourdes visit. Pope Leo XIV condemned medical assistance in dying as immoral 'false compassion' during his Lourdes visit, reaffirming Catholic teaching on life's sanctity. Originally reported by ABC News.
Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV condemned medical assistance in dying as immoral 'false compassion' during his Lourdes visit.
“false compassion”
Lourdes Visit
Leo visited France's Lourdes shrine, a site with 800,000 attendees at his Paris Mass.
End-of-Life Debate
Leo addressed medical assistance in dying laws in Illinois and France.
Clergy Abuse Survivors
Leo met seven clergy abuse survivors, including Jean-Marie Delbos.
“I never thought I would have a pope before me”
Abortion and Assisted Dying
France's National Assembly legalized abortion in 2024 and assisted dying legislation.
Pope's Message
Leo urged dignity for those in 'terrible pain' despite legal assistance in dying.
“it is precisely in the name of this inalienable dignity of the human person that we must reject the temptation to cause death under the guise of false compassion”
Illinois Law
Leo criticized Illinois' medical assistance in dying law that took effect Sept 12.
Lourdes Pilgrimage
Lourdes has 72 recognized miraculous cures and attracts millions of pilgrims.
Abuse Case Resolution
Leo covered Lourdes basilica mosaics after abuse case involving Marko Rupnik.
The one thing
Pope Leo XIV condemned medical assistance in dying as immoral 'false compassion' during his Lourdes visit, reaffirming Catholic teaching on life's sanctity.
