The Catholic Church in France has strongly condemned the country’s newly passed law allowing for assisted dying. The legislation, approved on Wednesday, enables severely ill individuals to end their lives with medical assistance. The Church is urging healthcare workers to actively resist implementing the law, framing it as a moral and ethical concern. The new law permits eligible patients to request and receive a substance to self-administer, ending their lives. Despite parliamentary approval, the law currently faces a review by France’s Constitutional Council, which will assess its legality. This move signals a significant clash between secular law and religious doctrine within France, raising complex questions about individual autonomy and the role of the medical profession. The Church’s opposition is expected to fuel ongoing debate and potential challenges to the law’s implementation.