Leo XIV Gets It Wrong: "Catholics in Favor of Death Penalty Not Pro Life"
Leo XIV said: "Someone who says 'I’m against abortion', but is in favor of the death penalty is not really pro-life.” He added: “Someone who says 'I’m against abortion', but I’m in agreement with the inhuman treatment of immigrants in the United States, I don’t know if that’s pro life."
In reality, abortion is always and intrinsically wrong, whereas the death penalty and immigration restrictions are not.
Many Fathers and Teachers of the Church, as well as popes up to Benedict XVI, were crystal clear on this matter.
Pope Leo XIV also downplayed the controversy surrounding Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich's decision to honour pro-abortion Catholic U.S. Senator Richard Durbin.
"I am not terribly familiar with the particular case. I think it’s important to look at the overall work that a senator has done during their 40 years of service in the United States Senate."
Ten US bishops have condemned Cardinal Cupich's plan.
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