Pope Francis describes upcoming US election as a choice between ‘the lesser of two evils’ [Video]

POPE FRANCIS HAS described the upcoming US election as a choice between “the lesser of two evils”.

Speaking at the conclusion of his longest trip as Pope – a 12-day tour of Asia – Francis claimed both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are “against life”.

Before the papal plane departed for Rome, Pope Francis was asked by a reporter if it would be permissible for a Catholic to vote for a candidate who supports abortion.

Harris has strongly defended abortion rights throughout the presidential election campaign.

Francis said it is “ugly” to not vote and added that “one has to choose the lesser of two evils”.

While not naming either candidate, Francis told reporters that “they are both against life – the one who throws away migrants and the one who supports killing babies”.

“Who is the lesser evil? That lady or that gentleman? I don’t know. Everyone has to …