Pope Leo Defends Stance on France's Assisted-Dying Proposals

Pope Leo XIV defended speaking out against assisted-dying proposals during his Sept. 25-28 visit to France, as lawmakers debate an end-of-life law. He met President Macron and officials at the Élysée on Sept. 25. The question now is whether open moral pressure widens Vatican influence on life-and-death policy or cools its reception with lawmakers.