https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-blasts-assisted-dying-as-false-compassion-at-french-shrine-known-for-miraculous-curesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-blasts-assisted-dying-as-false-compassion-at-french-shrine-known-for-miraculous-cureshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-blasts-assisted-dying-as-false-compassion-at-french-shrine-known-for-miraculous-cures#u91856Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:37:56 +0000Pope Leo XIV condemned the legalization of medically assisted death as immoral "false compassion" during a visit to Lourdes, a French shrine known for miraculous cures. He reaffirmed Catholic teaching on the sanctity of life. This stance is consistent with the Catholic Church's opposition to euthanasia and assisted suicide. The Pope's comments come amid ongoing debates on end-of-life care in various countries.Why it mattersThe Pope's visit to Lourdes and his statements on assisted dying coincide with a broader discussion on the ethics of end-of-life care and the role o