Archbishop Vincent Dollman of Cambrai, France, gives Pope Francis gifts during a meeting on October 21 in the Consistory Hall of the Apostolic Palace. The archbishop led a
pilgrimage of mayors and elected officials to the Vatican. Photo: CNS/Vatican Media As France begins a national debate on euthanasia, Pope Francis urged politicians from the country’s northern region to reject the “throwaway culture” and instead focus on providing care and relief to those nearing the end of their lives. “I dare to hope that on such essential issues the debate can be conducted in truth to…
