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Pope Leo visits Lourdes to speak against assisted dying laws
Original: At Lourdes, a refuge for the ill, Pope Leo stands against assisted dying laws
Pope Leo travelled to Lourdes, the French shrine long known as a refuge for the sick and disabled, and used the occasion to speak out against legalised assisted dying. The message framed the pilgrimage site as a symbol of care for the vulnerable, contrasting with moves in several countries to permit euthanasia.
Why now: The Pope's intervention comes as debates over assisted dying legislation intensify in multiple countries, making a statement from Lourdes particularly pointed.
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- At Lourdes, a refuge for the ill, Pope Leo stands against assisted dying laws · Catholic Standard
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