French Bishops voice concern over end-of-life law, weigh legal options - Vatican News
Michael Brown ·
· News about the Church
France's National Assembly passed assisted dying legislation on July 15. The Catholic Church in France expressed regret, calling it a choice that breaks with the tradition of healthcare. Bishops voiced concern over the lack of an institutional conscience clause, warning that Catholic hospitals may be forced to allow euthanasia. They emphasized that legal avenues remain open and urged Christians to deepen their commitment to fraternity.