Illinois' new law for medically assisted suicide disappoints native, Pope Leo XIV

7 articles, oldest first.

1. Los Angeles Times

   Pope disappointed over approval of assisted suicide legislation in his home state of Illinois ↗ (opens Los Angeles Times)

   Published Dec 23, 2025

   Same headline from 2 more outlets

   Los Angeles Times's feed description

   Pope Leo XIV says he's 'very disappointed' that his home state of Illinois has approved medically assisted suicide.

2. WISH-TV Indianapolis

   Illinois' new law for medically assisted suicide disappoints native, Pope Leo XIV ↗ (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

   Published Dec 23, 2025

   WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

   Pope Leo XIV expresses disappointment over Illinois' approval of medically assisted suicide law, emphasizing respect for life.

3. Newsweek

   Pope Leo "very disappointed" in JB Pritzker over new Illinois law ↗ (opens Newsweek)

   Published Dec 23, 2025

   Newsweek's feed description

   Leo said Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich also appealed to the governor to reject the medically assisted suicide legislation.

4. New York Post

   Pope Leo XIV ‘very disappointed’ after his home state of Illinois approves assisted suicide law ↗ (opens New York Post)

   Published Dec 23, 2025

   New York Post's feed description

   Pope Leo XIV said he was "very disappointed" after his home state of Illinois approved a law allowing medically assisted suicide.

5. Fox News

   Pope Leo XIV says he’s ‘very disappointed’ after Illinois approves assisted suicide law ↗ (opens Fox News)

   Published Dec 23, 2025

   Fox News's feed description

   Pope Leo XIV said he was "very disappointed" after Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the Medical Aid in Dying Act, allowing assisted suicide for terminally ill patients.

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