The pontiff advised American Catholics to choose who they believe to be the “lesser evil” in the upcoming election.
Pope Francis criticized US presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris after their debate. He called politicians “anti-life,” referring to their attitudes toward abortion and migrants, and called on American voters to vote for the “lesser evil.” The Hill wrote this on Friday, September 13.
“Both candidates are pro-life, whether it’s deporting migrants or killing babies,” Francis said at a news conference on Friday.
Despite the criticism of the two candidates, he said Catholics should vote.
“Not voting is ugly, you must choose the lesser evil, a woman or a man must think and do it in good faith said.
The publication recalls that Francis made the situation of migrants a priority of his pontificate and spoke frequently and continuously on this issue. He said that “immigration is a right described in the Holy Scriptures, and anyone who does not follow the biblical call to welcome the stranger has committed a “grave sin.”
The Pontiff also spoke about abortion.
“Abortion is murder. Whether you like the word or not, it is murder. We must realize this,” Francis said.
Let’s remember that according to a CNN poll, 63% of respondents believed that Harris won the debate. 37% of Americans believe Trump won.
It was also reported that after Tuesday’s debate, Harris increased his lead over Trump to 5%.
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