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Pope Leo XIV Opposes Illinois Assisted Dying Legislation

12/24/2025

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Pope Leo XIV publicly challenged the Illinois governor over the new end-of-life legislation.
The law would take effect in September 2026 and allows terminally ill adults with a prognosis of six months or less to request an assisted-dying prescription.
The Pope delivered the remarks at the shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, Lebanon, on December 1, 2025, during a meeting with bishops, priests, and other religious personnel.

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Pope Leo XIV publicly challenged the Illinois governor over the new end-of-life legislation.
The law would take effect in September 2026 and allows terminally ill adults with a prognosis of six months or less to request an assisted-dying prescription.
The Pope delivered the remarks at the shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, Lebanon, on December 1, 2025, during a meeting with bishops, priests, and other religious personnel.