Pope Leo heads to France amid assisted dying, abuse debates
Summary
Pope Leo XIV is visiting France for the first time in 18 years to meet President Emmanuel Macron and address issues like assisted dying and clerical sexual abuse. His visit includes meetings with survivors of abuse, talks about human dignity, and discussions on topics like migrants and artificial intelligence.Key Facts
- The visit lasts four days and starts in Paris.
- Pope Leo will meet French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace.
- France recently passed a law allowing assisted dying for seriously ill adults, which the Catholic Church opposes.
- The pope's message will focus on defending human dignity.
- He will meet seven survivors of clerical sexual abuse in Lourdes.
- A 2021 report found about 330,000 minors were abused by clergy or church associates in France over 70 years.
- The visit aims to address both church scandals and wider social issues like migration and artificial intelligence.
- Pope Leo will also speak at UNESCO and participate in events including a youth vigil at Stade de France.
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