Pope Leo XIV Criticizes Abortion, Assisted Dying Laws in France, Calls for Protection of Right to Life
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\nPope Leo XIV has criticized recent legislative developments in France concerning abortion and assisted dying, reaffirming the Catholic Church\u2019s position that human life must be protected at every stage.<\/p>\n
During a speech delivered in French at the \u00c9lys\u00e9e Palace in the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron and senior officials, the Pope referred to France\u2019s national motto of \u201cLiberty, Equality, Fraternity,\u201d calling for the creation of a \u201cnew fraternity\u201d based on courage, compassion, and support for those who are vulnerable or without a voice.<\/p>\n
The Pope praised France\u2019s historical role in promoting human rights and peace, but emphasized the Catholic concept of the \u201csanctity of life\u201d as a central principle of the Church\u2019s moral teaching.<\/p>\n
His remarks came amid ongoing political and social debates in France over abortion and end-of-life legislation. In March 2024, France became the first country to explicitly include the right to access abortion in its constitution.<\/p>\n
The Catholic Church opposes abortion, euthanasia, and assisted suicide, maintaining that human life should be protected from conception until natural death.<\/p>\n
The Pope\u2019s comments highlight the continuing differences between the Vatican\u2019s position and French law, as France debates possible reforms related to assisted dying and the legal and medical safeguards surrounding end-of-life care.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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