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Church in Italy

Zuppi toughens tone in euthanasia law debate

'The answer to suffering is not death,' said the president of the Italian bishops' conference.

Edgar Beltrán
Jan 30, 2026
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Cardinal Matteo Zuppi said this week that legislation legalizing assisted suicide and euthanasia risks “weakening public commitment to the most fragile and vulnerable,” marking a notable shift in tone as Italy prepares to debate legislation on the topic.

Cardinal Matteo Zuppi addresses a Jan. 26-28, 2026, session of the Italian bishops’ conference’s perm…

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