Pope Condemns Kamala And Trump

On Friday, Pope Francis voiced strong criticism of both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, touching on their differing stances on immigration and abortion. Speaking to reporters during his return flight to Rome from Singapore, the Pope condemned Trump’s proposed policies on immigration and Harris’s support for abortion rights, calling both positions contrary to Catholic teaching.

Pope Francis referred to the act of not welcoming migrants as a “grave” sin, emphasizing that refusing to offer refuge to those in need is morally unacceptable. He also compared abortion to “assassination,” underscoring his firm stance against it. Although he did not directly name Trump and Harris, the Pope’s comments were unmistakably aimed at their respective policies and political positions.

The Pope, who leads the global Catholic Church, highlighted that U.S. Catholics face a challenging decision in the upcoming November election. He suggested that voters might need to “choose the lesser evil,” though he did not specify which candidate would fit that description. His comments came after a rigorous 12-day tour of Southeast Asia and Oceania, where he addressed a range of issues with reporters.

Francis stressed the importance of voting, describing abstention from the polls as “ugly” and “not good.” He urged Catholics to vote with their conscience, given the critical nature of the issues at stake. American Catholics, a significant voting bloc in key battleground states, could play a pivotal role in determining the election outcome.

Trump has promised to take a hard stance on illegal immigration, including the potential deportation of millions and the construction of detention facilities for undocumented immigrants. Conversely, Harris has committed to restoring national abortion protections if elected, following the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision that overturned previous federal abortion rights.

The Pope’s comments reflect his broader concern for life and morality. In previous statements, he has criticized Trump’s rhetoric on immigration, and he has consistently spoken out against abortion, aligning with Catholic doctrine that views it as a grave moral wrong. U.S. bishops also emphasize the primacy of protecting life in their election guidance, reinforcing the significance of these issues for Catholic voters.