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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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- Pope Leo calls assisted dying ‘false compassion’ after urging home state to ban itSep 27, 2026 at 8:24 PM · Independent
- Pope Leo defends entering political fray on France end-of-life lawSep 28, 2026 at 8:46 PM · Reuters