Ahead of a global meeting of cardinals in Rome this Friday, the president of the French Bishops' Conference, Archbishop Jean-Marc Aveline of Marseille, has strongly criticized France’s new law on assisted dying. Aveline argues the law disguises euthanasia as healthcare, stating it fundamentally contradicts the Church’s teachings on the sanctity of life. He emphasized the French Church’s firm opposition to the legislation, framing it as actively promoting death rather than providing care. The interview also touched upon the potential for a future papal visit to France. This stance positions the Church in direct conflict with the French government’s recent legal changes. Aveline’s comments are expected to resonate within the Vatican as cardinals gather to discuss pressing issues facing the Catholic Church worldwide.