VATICAN CITY – In a powerful and candid statement, Pope Francis referred to both U.S. presidential candidates as “anti-life,” urging voters to carefully consider their choice in the upcoming election. Speaking on issues of immigration and abortion, the pontiff emphasized the moral complexity of the decision, describing the candidates’ positions as harmful in different ways.
“Both are against life,” Francis said, referencing one candidate’s stance on migrants and the other’s position on abortion. He reiterated the importance of voting, calling the act of abstaining “ugly” and advising people to vote for the “lesser of two evils.” While the pope didn’t explicitly name who he believed that to be, he left the decision to voters’ conscience, encouraging them to reflect deeply on their choice.
He said Harris is the, “one who kills children.”
Francis’s comments add a new layer of debate as voters grapple with the moral and ethical implications of the 2024 presidential election. His remarks follow ongoing controversies in both campaigns, particularly surrounding immigration policies and reproductive rights.
NEW: Pope Francis says both U.S. presidential candidates are “anti-life” and tells people to vote for the “lesser of two evils.”
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) September 14, 2024
Francis should invite thousands of immigrants to live in the Vatican.
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