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Pope Francis criticizes Trump, Harris for policies ‘against life’

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, on the newest of 2 developments

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE -- Pope Francis on Friday slammed both U.S. presidential candidates for what he called anti-life policies on abortion and migration, and he advised American Catholics to choose who they think is the "lesser evil" in the upcoming U.S. elections.

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  1. Pope on U.S. presidential race: ‘Choose the lesser evil’

    Headline from Fox10 Phoenix ·

  2. Newest

    Pope Francis criticizes Trump, Harris for policies ‘against life’

    Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette ·

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  1. Casper Star-Tribune

    Pope slams Harris, Trump on anti-life stances, urges Catholics to vote for 'lesser evil' (opens Casper Star-Tribune)

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    Casper Star-Tribune's feed description

    Pope Francis expressed himself in stark terms when asked to weigh in on their positions on two hot-button issues in the U.S. election — abortion and migration.

  2. CNN

  3. Religion News

    Pope slams Harris and Trump on anti-life stances, urges Catholics to vote for 'lesser evil' (opens Religion News)

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    (AP) - "Both are against life, be it the one who kicks out migrants or the one who (supports) killing babies," Francis said.

  4. Los Angeles Times

    Pope slams Harris and Trump as taking 'anti-life' stances, urges Catholics to vote for 'lesser evil' (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Pope Francis has strongly criticized both U.S. presidential candidates over what he calls "anti-life" policies on abortion and immigration.

  5. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Pope urges Catholics to choose ‘lesser evil’ between Harris, Trump | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT >> Pope Francis today criticized both former President Donald Trump over his plan to deport millions of immigrants and Vice President Kamala Harris over her stance supporting abortion rights.

  6. CBS News

    Pope Francis says Kamala Harris and Donald Trump (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Asked to advise Catholic U.S. voters on the choice between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, Pope Francis had harsh words, but no firm guidance.

  7. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Pope Francis slams Harris and Trump and calls on Catholics to vote for the ‘lesser evil’ (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    He expressed himself in stark terms when asked to weigh in on their positions on two hot-button issues — abortion and migration — that are also of major concern to the Catholic Church.

  8. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Pope slams Harris and Trump as 'against life' (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    “Both are against life, be it the one who kicks out migrants, or be it the one who kills babies,″ Francis said.

  9. Herald Bulletin

    Pope slams both Harris and Trump as ‘against life’ and urges Catholics to vote for ‘lesser evil’ (opens Herald Bulletin)

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    Herald Bulletin's feed description

    Pope Francis has strongly criticized both U.S. presidential candidates over what he calls anti-life policies on abortion and migration. Francis on Friday advised American Catholics to choose the “lesser evil”

  10. Washington Times

    Pope Francis rips Harris and Trump on anti-life stances, urges Catholics to vote for ‘lesser evil’ (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Pope Francis on Friday slammed both U.S. presidential candidates for what he called anti-life policies on abortion and migration, and he advised American Catholics to choose who they think is the "lesser evil" in the upcoming U.S. elections.

  11. America Magazine

    Pope Francis: Trump and Harris are ‘both against life’ but Catholics must vote and choose ‘lesser evil’ (opens America Magazine)

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    America Magazine's feed description

    Asked about the U.S. presidential election, Pope Francis weighed in on the choice between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

  12. The Hill

    Pope wades into Trump-Harris battle, urges voters to pick ‘lesser evil’ (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Pope Francis said Friday that American Catholics should pick a presidential candidate who represents a “lesser evil” to them, according to The Associated Press. “One should vote, and choose the lesser evil,” Francis said, per the AP, while on his plane.

  13. Forbes

    Pope Francis: Trump And Harris Are ‘Against Life’—Says Voters Should Choose ‘Lesser Of Two Evils’ (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The pope scrutinized Trump’s immigration policies and Harris’ abortion policies, saying both presidential candidates are against life.

  14. Newsweek

    Pope Francis criticizes Trump and Harris: "Both are against life" (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Pope said American voters must decide between the "lesser of two evils."

  15. The Columbian

    Pope Francis slams both US presidential candidates over what he calls anti-life policies (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — Pope Francis on Friday slammed both U.S. presidential candidates for what he called anti-life policies on abortion and migration, and advised American Catholics to choose the

  16. Fox2 Detroit

    Pope on U.S. presidential race: ‘Choose the lesser evil’ (opens Fox2 Detroit)

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    Fox2 Detroit's feed description

    Pope Francis has been an outspoken critic of Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump over their positions on abortion and immigration. Here’s where the candidates stand.

  17. The Guardian

    Pope criticizes Harris and Trump and tells US Catholics to choose ‘lesser evil’ (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Pontiff, 87, likens abortion to ‘assassination’ and condemns Trump over immigration plans

  18. KTVZ Bend

    Pope Francis criticizes Trump and Harris and says voters must choose between ‘lesser of two evils’ (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Kaanita Iyer, Christopher Lamb and Antonia Mortensen, CNN (CNN) — Pope Francis on Friday described the choice US voters must make in the presidential election as one between the “lesser of two evils,” deeming former President Donald Trump’s anti-migrant policies and Vice President Kamala Harris’ …

  19. AL.com

    Pope tells Americans to choose ‘lesser evil’ between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    “Both are against life, be it the one who kicks out migrants or the one who (supports) killing babies,” Francis said.

  20. New York Post

    Pope Francis scolds Trump and Harris, instructs American voters on election choice: Pick ‘the lesser evil’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Pope Francis criticized both Donald Trump over his plan to deport millions of immigrants and Vice President Kamala Harris over her stance supporting abortion rights.

  21. West Hawaii Today

    Pope criticizes Harris and Trump, tells US Catholics to choose ‘lesser evil’ (opens West Hawaii Today)

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    West Hawaii Today's feed description

    Pope Francis on Friday criticized both former U.S. President Donald Trump over his plan to deport millions of immigrants and Vice President Kamala Harris over her stance supporting abortion rights.

  22. Herald Bulletin

    Pope slams Harris, Trump as (opens Herald Bulletin)

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    Herald Bulletin's feed description

    Pope Francis has strongly criticized both U.S. presidential candidates over what he calls anti-life policies on abortion and migration.

  23. Breitbart News

    Pope Francis: Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris Are ‘Against Life’ (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Pope Francis told journalists Friday that Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are both “against life” and Americans will need to choose in conscience next November which is “the lesser evil.”

  24. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Pope Francis criticizes Trump, Harris for policies ‘against life’ (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE -- Pope Francis on Friday slammed both U.S. presidential candidates for what he called anti-life policies on abortion and migration, and he advised American Catholics to choose who they think is the "lesser evil" in the upcoming U.S. elections.

  25. Portland Press Herald

    Pope slams Harris and Trump as ‘against life’ and urges Catholics to vote for ‘lesser evil’ (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Pope Francis highlights what he calls the presidential candidates' anti-life policies on abortion and migration.

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