Pope Francis Criticizes Trump and Harris, Urges Catholics to Vote
Pope Francis criticized both U.S. presidential candidates for their stances on immigration and abortion, urging American Catholics to vote and choose the 'lesser evil'. He emphasized that not welcoming migrants is a grave sin and equated abortion with murder.
| Score | Value |
|---|---|
Scale | 9 |
Novelty | 6 |
Positivity | 4 |
Reliability | 8 |
Actionability | 7 |
Society | 8 |
Journalism | 3 |
Highlights
- Pope Francis criticized both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris for their policies on immigration and abortion, respectively.
- He stated that not welcoming migrants is a 'grave' sin and likened abortion to an 'assassination'.
- The Pope urged U.S. Catholics to vote and described not voting as 'ugly'.
- He advised voters to choose the 'lesser evil' between the two candidates.
- American Catholics are seen as crucial swing voters, with approximately 52 million nationwide.
Perspectives
- Pope Francis emphasized the importance of voting, stating that abstaining from voting is 'ugly' and that Catholics must choose the lesser evil between the candidates, reflecting a moral obligation to participate in elections. [7][26][30][33][46]
- The Pope's remarks highlight his disapproval of both candidates' policies, labeling them as 'against life' due to their positions on immigration and abortion, which he views as fundamental moral issues. [3][4][17][32][43]