Pope Francis on Friday criticized both U.S. presidential candidates for what he referred to as anti-life stances on issues like abortion and immigration. He also urged American Catholics to vote for the “lesser evil” in the upcoming election. “Both are against life, be it the one who kicks out migrants or the one who (supports) killing babies,” Francis said.
“Both are against life,” he repeated. The Argentine Jesuit was asked to offer guidance to American Catholic voters during an in-flight press conference on his way back to Rome after a four-nation tour of Asia. Francis emphasized that, as a non-American, he would not be voting but gave his views.
Pope Slams Trump and Harris Without Taking Names
Neither Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, nor Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, was specifically mentioned by name. However, Pope Francis spoke strongly when asked to address their stances on two key U.S. election issues — abortion and immigration — both of …