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Pope Leo
Pope Leo
At a previous reception in the Élysée Palace, he praised France as a country of human rights, but also found critical words. He spoke for a “new brotherhood, which includes respect for life in all phases of human existence from conception to death. The Pope was referring to a new euthanasia law passed by the French National Assembly in the summer, as well as the right to abortion, which was enshrined in the constitution under President Emmanuel Macron.
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The French government will give an official response to the Pope's criticism.
Likely · Within days
The Vatican could issue further opinions on French bioethics laws.
Possible · Within weeks
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