Indeed, he was given a huge platform at the DNC convention a year ago (after the diagnosis) and chose to make his last big, public speech in support of yet another ardently pro-abortion person.
Again, I would not presume to imagine his deathbed prayers and/or confession, but there was no hint of contrition for his anti-RCC views and activity over 30-40 years, even in facing his final days.
I believe the Boston archbishop chose to make very positive statements at the passing of Eunice Kennedy Shriver but not for Ted because she never turned from being pro-life.
You know the sequence of events much better than I do. For me, it’s just mind boggling to realize he didn’t modify his policy positions one iota even after receiving what he had to know was a death sentence. That is something I just cannot get my mind around. Like you, I can’t presume to judge him. I am far too much in need of grace and mercy myself. I can say, however, that if I’d been a ferocious proponent of partial birth abortion, and I found out I was dying of a brain tumor, my public repentance would be legendary [if I were as famous as Kennedy, anyway]. Fwiw.