Pope Francis Criticizes Trump and Harris's 'Anti-Life' Policies on Friday, Urges Catholics to Choose 'Lesser Evil'

Sep 13, 2024, 06:38 PM

Pope Francis has criticized both U.S. presidential candidates, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, for their respective policies on immigration and abortion. Speaking aboard the papal plane on Friday, the Pope labeled these policies as 'anti-life' and urged American Catholics to choose the 'lesser evil' in the upcoming presidential election. Trump was criticized for his plan to deport millions of immigrants, while Harris was rebuked for her support of abortion rights. Reuters and AP reported that the Pope emphasized that both candidates' positions are against life and advised voters to reflect on their conscience when making their choice.