Pope Leo criticizes legalization of assisted dying as "false compassion"

Pope Leo XIV criticized the legalization of assisted dying as "false compassion" and stated that the practice is "not normal" during a visit to Lourdes, France. The remarks were made in direct response to France's recent legalization of medically assisted death.

The papal statements highlight the ongoing debate surrounding end-of-life care and the legal status of assisted dying, contrasting the Catholic Church's theological stance against the legislative changes enacted in France.