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With an Italian referendum looming, the Pope condemns euthanasia

11-02-2022

Southern Europe

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With an Italian referendum looming, the Pope condemns euthanasia

Pope Francis arrives for his weekly General Audience. Photo EPA, Fabio Frustaci

Southern Europe

The Italian parliament has postponed a decision on a new euthanasia law while a referendum on assisted suicide looms.

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