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Gathering Outside Hospital As Euthanasia Case Of Noèlia Castillo Reignites Public Debate

Religious groups, including evangelists, Catholics, and ultraconservative activists, gather outside the medical center where 25-year-old Noelia Castillo died after receiving euthanasia in Sant Pere de Ribes, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, on March 26, 2026. Her case, marked by a prolonged legal battle and opposition from part of her family, has become prominent in Spain's debate on the right to die. Prayers and chants accompany the gathering as demonstrators express their views on the decision. (Photo by Albert Llop/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13498634
Date Taken	6 June 2024
Location	N/A
Photographer	Albert Llop/NurPhoto
Category	Social Issue
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Albert Llop/NurPhoto

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