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Pope Leo XIV speaks in Lourdes

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV told the sick and their caregivers in Lourdes on Sunday, September 27, 2026, that taking a life is not normal and that legal actions are not always moral.

During his speech at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, the Pope urged people to reject any attempt to end life under the guise of false compassion. He called on healthcare workers to act as dedicated servants of life. He also told the sick that they are not a burden but represent the beating heart of humanity.

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  1. Sep 27, 7:56 AM CathoBel Français Discours de Léon XIV à Lourdes (texte intégral): « Ce qui est légal n’est pas nécessairement moral »
  2. Sep 27, 8:11 AM Vatican News Slovenščina Papež v Lurdu: Vzeti življenje ni normalno. Kar je zakonito, ni nujno, da je moralno.

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