The Vatican's Pontifical Academy for Life is hosting an international workshop on diffusing palliative care as an alternative to assisted suicide.
The Pope sent a video message to a meeting organized on the occasion of the World Day of the Sick.
It will be his first trip of 2022, and the fourth time a pope visits the island nation.
Fr. Roberto Regoli says Benedict will still be remembered positively for the actions he took to combat the Church’s abuse crisis throughout his pontificate.