The Pope did not mince words before a group of parliamentarians from the south of France as he launched a harsh criticism of euthanasia.
POPE FRANCIS
I also hope that, also thanks to your contribution, the debate on the essential question of the end of life can be carried out according to the truth. It is a matter of accompanying life to its natural end through the wider development of palliative cures.
This group of parliamentarians had traveled to Rome on a pilgrimage that culminated in a meeting with the Pope, who was very insistent on this issue.
POPE FRANCIS
As you know, people at the end of life need to be supported by assistants who are faithful to their vocation, which is to give assistance and relief even if they cannot be cured.
Throughout the weekend there was a lot of movement at the Vatican. The Pope had more than 7 official meetings.
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