Event Brief
Pope Leo criticizes assisted dying as “false compassion”
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: Pope Leo XIV criticized the legalization of medically assisted death as “false compassion” during his visit to Lourdes, France. His remarks were delivered while speaking in the context of the visit.
WHO: Pope Leo XIV
WHAT: Criticized the legalization of medically assisted death as “false compassion.”
WHEN: Sep 27, 2026 at 11:44 AM ET
WHERE: Lourdes, France
WHY: He was reacting to the push to legalize medically assisted death, which he characterized as “false compassion.”
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