Oppose Intentional Killing of Elderly by Encountering Them With Love

A member of the Little Sisters of the Poor stated that the legalization of physician assisted suicide in three U.S. states this summer has increased the threat to the lives of frail and lonely elderly people. The author noted that 13 states and the District of Columbia now allow this practice, and it has also been legalized in France, where the religious order maintains its largest number of communities.

The author described the current situation as a providential opportunity for decisive action to defend the dignity of the elderly. The commentary suggested that the community must witness to the inviolable dignity of human life at every stage. The author also referenced Pope Leo XIV, noting his recent demonstrations of compassion toward the disabled and elderly during his trip to France.