Pope Leo criticizes legalization of assisted dying as immoral "false compassion"
Updated on: September 27, 2026 / 3:27 PM EDT / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- Pope Leo XIV stated that medically assisted dying is immoral, calling it "false compassion."
- The Pope visited Lourdes, France, a site associated with miraculous cures, and spoke about the dignity of the human person.
- His visit to France also included addressing the issue of clergy sexual abuse, meeting with survivors.
- He praised the French bishops' response to victims and urged them to continue their efforts.
- The article notes the significant number of abuse cases in the French church over 70 years.
- The Pope also addressed the decline in priestly vocations, linking it to the scandal.
- Survivors expressed sincerity in their meeting with the Pope, discussing abuse prevention.
- A prickly abuse case involving artist Marko Rupnik was also mentioned, with ongoing Vatican trials.