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September 27, 2026

Pope Leo XIV Condemns Assisted Dying as 'False Compassion'

  • Pope Leo XIV criticized the legalization of medically assisted death, calling it immoral.
  • He urged lawmakers in his home state of Illinois to reconsider their recent assisted dying law.
  • The pope met with survivors of clergy sexual abuse, emphasizing the Church's need for accountability and healing.

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