February 2, 2009 (Zenit.org)

Pope: Euthanasia is “False Solution”

VATICAN CITY - Ending a person's life is "false" solution to the problem of suffering, and one not worthy of human dignity, says Benedict XVI.

After praying the Angelus today with those gathered in St. Peter's Square, the Pope said that euthanasia is often a big temptation when one is suffering, but it's not the answer. The answer, he said, is love.

Speaking on the Day for Life being observed in Italy, the Pontiff commented on the theme chosen by the Italian episcopal conference: "The Strength of Life in Suffering."

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