# Pope Leo XIV Condemns Assisted Dying

> Pope Leo XIV calls assisted dying 'false compassion' during Lourdes visit.
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- Summary: Pope Leo XIV calls assisted dying 'false compassion' during Lourdes visit. Pope Leo XIV condemned medical assistance in dying as immoral 'false compassion'…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Pope Leo XIV condemned medical assistance in dying as immoral 'false compassion' during his Lourdes visit, reaffirming Catholic teaching on life's sanctity.