Chicago Sun-Times
US · 2 hrs ago
Cardinal Cupich, nuns challenge 'right-to-die' law, say Illinois 'has no business' forcing assisted suicide
Cardinal Blase Cupich has added his high-profile name to a federal lawsuit challenging Illinois' assisted suicide law, arguing that the practice is unconstitutional and "denies the choice of a dignified death" to Catholics who want to die naturally.
Cupich's suit is one of at least three filed ahead of the law's effective date: Sept. 12. A federal judge is expected to rule on a request for a preliminary injunction on one of the suits on Friday. Cupich on Thursday joined two orders of nuns and…
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