Pope Leo spoke out against assisted dying laws in France, according to multiple reports.
Center-leaning outlet Reuters reported that the pope voiced alarm on assisted dying laws in France. Right-leaning outlets provided additional detail, with The Telegraph and The Times reporting the remarks were made in front of French President Emmanuel Macron.
According to The Washington Times, the pope described assisted dying as 'false compassion' during remarks made at a French shrine known for miraculous cures.
The Daily Caller reported the pope's message also touched on secularism and education, and quoted him as saying 'the human person is someone who is conceived and born,' according to the outlet.
How each side covered it
Center
- Reuters reported that Pope Leo voiced alarm on assisted dying laws in France.
“Pope Leo voices alarm on assisted dying laws in France” — Reuters
Right
- The Washington Times reported the pope called assisted dying 'false compassion' at a French shrine known for miraculous cures.
- The Telegraph and The Times reported the pope criticized the laws in front of President Emmanuel Macron.
- The Daily Caller reported the pope's message also addressed secularism and education, quoting him on the nature of the human person.
“Pope criticises France's assisted dying laws in front of Macron” — The Telegraph
Questions readers ask
What did Pope Leo say about assisted dying?
Pope Leo voiced alarm over France's assisted dying laws, according to Reuters. According to The Washington Times, he described the practice as 'false compassion.'
Was Emmanuel Macron present for the remarks?
The Telegraph and The Times reported that Pope Leo criticized France's assisted dying laws in front of French President Emmanuel Macron.
Where did Pope Leo make these remarks?
According to The Washington Times, the remarks were made at a French shrine known for miraculous cures.
What other topics did Pope Leo address?
According to The Daily Caller, Pope Leo also addressed secularism and education in his remarks, and said 'the human person is someone who is conceived and born.'
Sources · 11 outlet reports
- ABC NewsLeft-leaningPope blasts assisted dying as 'false compassion'
- CBS NewsLeft-leaningPope Leo criticizes legalization of assisted dying as "false compassion"
- PBS NewsHourLeft-leaningPope blasts assisted dying as 'false compassion' at French shrine known for miraculous cures
- Arab NewsCenterPope says assisted dying not ‘normal’
- Global NewsCenterPope Francis says medically-assisted dying is ‘false compassion’
- ReutersCenterPope Leo voices alarm on assisted dying laws in France
- NewsmaxRight-leaningPope Blasts Assisted Dying as 'false Compassion' at French Shrine Known for Miraculous Cures
- The Daily CallerRight-leaningPope Leo Takes On Assisted Death, Secularism, Education In Blunt Message To French Establishment
- The TelegraphRight-leaningPope criticises France’s assisted dying laws in front of Macron
- The TimesRight-leaningPope Leo rebukes Macron over assisted dying laws
- The Washington TimesRight-leaningPope blasts assisted dying as ‘false compassion’ at French shrine known for miraculous cures