Pope Leo XIV Challenges ‘Pro-Life’ Definition, Citing Death Penalty and Immigration Stances
Pope Leo XIV Challenges ‘Pro-Life’ Definition, Citing Death Penalty and Immigration Stances Pope Leo XIV has ignited a significant debate within U.S. politics and the Catholic Church, asserting that individuals who oppose abortion but support the death penalty are “not really pro-life.” In his first direct commentary on U.S. politics since his May election, the Pope also questioned the pro-life stance of those who condone “inhuman treatment of immigrants.” The Pope’s remarks, made late Tuesday, came amidst a controversy surrounding…