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Opinion: How Josée became one of the 7.9% of Québécois who die by assisted suicide

Opinion: How Josée became one of the 7.9% of Québécois who die by assisted suicide

In 1984, Céline Dion's performance at Montreal's Olympic Stadium marked a pivotal moment in her life, leading her to embrace Christianity. At the age of 20, Josée Lamère, a youth adviser to the archbishop of Montreal, witnessed the event as she broadcasted live on Radio-Canada. While Céline claimed the landing of a dove on Pope John Paul II's shoulder as a miracle, Josée remained unconvinced. This difference in belief would shape their perspectives on the role of the church in Quebec's society.

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