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Pope decries legalization of assisted dying
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LOURDES, France -- Pope Leo XIV on Sunday condemned the legalization of medically assisted death as immoral "false compassion," reaffirming Catholic teaching on the sanctity of life during a visit to Lourdes, the French shrine associated with miraculous healings.
In visit to Lourdes, France, the pope criticizes the legalization of medically assisted death as 'false compassion.' Abuse survivor calls group's meeting with Leo 'extraordinary.'
Pope Leo XIV has used his apostolic visit to France to discuss abortion, euthanasia, surrogacy and the place of Catholic schools.