Pope Francis has characterized both major U.S. presidential candidates, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, as being “against life” during a press conference following his tour of Southeast Asia. The pontiff criticized Trump’s migration policies and Harris’s support for abortion rights, describing the former as a grave sin and the latter as “killing.” Rather than endorsing a specific candidate, the Pope urged American Catholics to participate in the election and choose the “lesser evil” based on their own consciences.
- Pope Francis stated that both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris represent positions that are “against life.”
- The Pope criticized Trump’s plan to deport millions of migrants, stating that the rejection of migrants is a serious moral failing.
- He condemned abortion as the “killing of a human being,” specifically criticizing Harris’s support for reproductive rights.
- The pontiff emphasized that U.S. Catholics have a moral duty to vote and should not abstain from the upcoming election.
- Voters were encouraged to use their individual conscience to decide which candidate represents the “lesser evil” in the current political landscape.
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If Trump and his cult wish to act like LITERAL VILLAINS
then they should expect to be treated like LITERAL VILLAINS.
The Pope is right, argue with a fool and you become a fool.
Smart man. It's not a backing off. It's an acknowledgment that it was never a conflict or dispute of thoughts. It was just him reciting the gospel at a time where the gospel demands it to be required to be said aloud which is in a time of conflict, especially when it's unnecessarily so
Can we please agree on calling him "Trump" and not "President Trump"? He undoubtedly does not honor the office so it's not appropriate to pretend as though we have to honor it for him.
The pope should not lower himself so much to debate with a criminal.
What are we even talking about, it is his job to talk about matters of the soul, every Pope has done this. That he takes it personal means it must be true. Ignore him and go on, I like this Pope and I am not even religious.
Pope Leo does not 'back' away. He is a man of religion and peace. He is stating facts, not looking to fight.
Weak pope
No cheap oil for you or Europe, "Pope"! hahahahahaha
The other religious leader that partakes in facetious political commentary is the ayatollah,
Someone perhaps has a guilty conscience? 🤔
Love the Pope (and I'm not even a believer)!
UN-just War is wrong, peace is right
Why does this Vatican correspondent refer to the Pope simply by 'Leo'? Very disrespectful!!! 😡💢
Trump will interprete this another win to him 😂
Conflict resolution! Something all leaders should seek!
You cannot debate trump his brain is riddled with dementia. He doesnt even know what he said half-way thru his sentence
The hubris of Vance to lecture the Pope on theology. If Vance is Catholic, then I'm a Roman Centurion.
(Shadowed Banned) He seems to be a Pope for the Ages. A Pope for all Country's and all Peoples of the World……
It looks like that it truely takes two to fight. Funny that the pope spoke for peace and against corruption and Trump feels poked, I wonder why?
The Pope will be vindicated by history. Trump will continue to be food for comedians.
Pope Leo knows that you can't argue with a sick mind.
Another schism imminent?
The Pope is not backing down, he's taking the high road 😇
The church must stay out of the politics…🎉
Trump and Vance should be excommunicated. And this comes from a man who believes in the universe only. H A n G i N g is also an option.
Long live Pope Leo ♌️ 😊
NEWS FLASH: Pope Is The Only Adult In The Room.
I wonder how it is possible that vance dare to teach the Pope theology. To be elected Pope a deep knowledge of theology is an essential prerequisite.
The pope won before it started
What standoff? How can you "back away" from something you never engaged in?
Respected pop doesn’t want to waste his time with Trump .
Pope Leo suppose to love everyone including trump
The Pope is Way Too Smart for this Fool!!!
First Commandment: I am the LORD your God: You shall have no other gods before me. Trump, a narcissistic megalomaniac, considers himself as God. Therefore, in Trump’s mind, Pope Leo should bow to him. They are engaging in an epic battle for the souls of American people.
Stay away from politics Pope, not your lane
Would be nice to have more focus on the ideas behind the Pope's travel in West Africa? What are the goals of his travel this time?
God loves all poor Leo you’re showing your dark side condemning
It's obvious that the Pope is turning the other cheek when it comes to Iran's human rights abuses.
Tisk, tisk.
Is he addressing the human rights abuses in China?
Nope.
Africa?
Nope.
Hmm. Very interesting.
What about the Catholic Church, is he keeping a watchful eye on his clergy?
Would be a good place to concentrate his time and attention.