Catholic Church Challenging Quebec MAID Law in Court on Religious Freedom Grounds

Catholic Church Challenging Quebec MAID Law in Court on Religious Freedom Grounds
Archbishop Christian Lépine is seen in his office in Montreal on March 27, 2019. The Canadian Press/Ryan Remiorz
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The office of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Montreal has filed a legal challenge against Quebec’s end-of-life legislation, arguing it violates religious freedom.

The lawsuit says the Catholic Church should be exempted from a section of the law requiring all palliative care homes in the province to offer medical assistance in dying.