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Pope Leo XIV defends life in France

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Pope Leo XIV stated that his recent speeches in France regarding the sanctity of life were intended to teach Church beliefs rather than interfere in French politics. Speaking during a flight following his four-day visit, the Pope addressed criticisms that his comments on end-of-life care crossed the line of secularism, or laicité, following the recent legalization of euthanasia in France.

The Pope explained that his primary purpose for the visit was to preach the Gospel and reaffirm the values the Church holds regarding life, particularly when speaking in places like Lourdes. He noted that while the Church recognizes recent legislative changes in France and debates in other countries, it seeks to stand near those facing illness, disability, or pain to affirm the meaning of their lives.

Responding to questions about whether he crossed the boundary between Church and State, the Pope said he did not violate the separation of Church and politics. He directed people to his document, Magnifica Humanitas, noting that the first chapters discuss the Social Doctrine of the Church. He clarified that when the Church speaks on matters of Social Doctrine and the defense of life, it is applying its teachings rather than entering the political arena.

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