"Growing acceptance of euthanasia does not indicate increased compassion, but highlights the rise of a selfish 'throwaway culture' that casts aside the sick, the dying and those who do not satisfy the perceived requirements of a healthy life, Pope Francis has said.
"In a culture that is increasingly 'technological and individualistic,' some tend to 'hide behind alleged compassion to justify killing a patient,' the Pope told health professionals from Spain and Latin America on June 9.
"'True compassion does not marginalise, humiliate or exclude, much less celebrate a patient passing away,' the Pope said. 'You know well that would mean the triumph of selfishness, of that 'throwaway culture' that rejects and despises people who do not meet certain standards of health, beauty or usefulness.'"
A recent Catholic Herald article reported on Pope Francis' presentation to these health professionals.
To access the complete Catholic Herald report, please visit:
Catholic Herald: Pope Francis: Euthanasia is a triumph of selfishness, not compassion (11 JUN 16)
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