Pope disappointed over approval of assisted suicide legislation in his home state of Illinois

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Dec. 23, 2025, 6:01 p.m.
Last Updated Dec. 23, 2025, 6:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/23/pope-assisted-suicide/

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Pope Leo XIV said Tuesday he was “very disappointed” that his home state of Illinois had approved a law allowing for [ medically assisted suicide ][3] , and he called for greater respect of life. Leo said he had spoken “explicitly” with Gov. JB Pritzker and urged him to not sign the bill into law. ...