Archbishop Boccardo opposes regional law on medically assisted suicide

Archbishop Boccardo of Spoleto-Norcia spoke out following the approval of a regional law regarding medically assisted suicide in Umbria. He stated that facilitating death does not promote human dignity.

The archbishop urged political leaders and Christian communities to act with responsibility. He said the most urgent need is to ensure that sick people and their families do not feel alone. Boccardo also called for the use of palliative care and for institutional representatives to act with coherence.