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Jit423

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12. Did the Pope actually say that or was it translation that said that? I really forgot how it was reported. nt

Reply to GulfofMexico (Original post)

Tue Apr 22, 2025, 11:02 PM

Apr 22

From the article: The Holy Father’s remarks about “the lesser evil” refers to the Church’s long-standing teaching that when faced with a choice between candidates who aren’t wholly aligned with the Church’s position on fundamental “nonnegotiable” issues — such as the sanctity of life, marriage, and religious freedom — it is permissible to cast a vote against the candidate who would do the most harm.

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Pope Francis said the 2024 US presidential election was "a choice of the lesser evil" [View all] GulfofMexico Apr 22 OP

That's because Francis put zygotes' existence over living women's lives. 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 22 #1

Hierarchy 'should not' enter into the political speechifying/arena with comments from the pulpit/solea. sprinkleeninow Apr 22 #2

Perhaps edhopper Apr 22 #8

Something lost in the translation, ???? elleng Apr 22 #3

That was my first reaction. Then, from the link - taxi Apr 22 #5

VERY sad. I agree with you. elleng Apr 22 #6

Welcome to DU orangecrush Apr 22 #4

Why edhopper Apr 22 #7

He was just a man and he was wrong. rickyhall Apr 22 #9

Is that really what he said, or was it more like this from BBC in September? Silent Type Apr 22 #10

There ya have it. so often referenced as a "good and moderate" pope. LOL msfiddlestix Apr 22 #11

Did the Pope actually say that or was it translation that said that? I really forgot how it was reported. nt Jit423 Apr 22 #12

Meh. I'm an athiest but I didn't have a big problem with this one individual, in context. Maru Kitteh Apr 22 #13