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Pope Urges US Catholics to Choose 'Lesser Evil' for President

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Pope Urges US Catholics to Choose 'Lesser Evil' for President
story
SEP 2024
Above: Pope Francis arrives for a visit to Saint Theresa's Home in Singapore on Sept. 13, 2024. Image copyright: TIZIANA FABI/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
story last updated SEP 2024

The Spin

Republican narrative

There must be no doubt that Donald Trump is the only option for Catholic voters in 2024, as he supports the right to life, the right to worship, and the rights of both parents and children. If the Catholics vote for Kamala Harris, they will be supporting their own persecution.

Daily Caller

Democratic narrative

Catholic voters must avoid reducing the presidential election to false binary choices. There is no such thing as a perfect Catholic candidate in this vote. However, Harris — unlike Trump — is a person of character whose policies align with Catholics' beliefs.

The Hill

Narrative C

Whether it's Harris or Trump who wins the White House, American Catholics will remain politically homeless, so it's only natural that Pope Francis has said they should choose the lesser evil rather than endorsing a candidate. Instead of giving their uncritical allegiance to either Democrats or Republicans, Catholics must work across the aisle to better America.

America Magazine

Metaculus Prediction


Public Figures

Pope Francis

Kamala Harris

Donald Trump


The Controversies


KAMALA HARRISDONALD TRUMP
Status:Resolved
Who Will Win the 2024 US Presidential Election?
Controversy
SEP 16 2024SEP 16 2024

Go Deeper

US Election: Trump v. Harris Pledges
Context
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Political split

LEFT

RIGHT

Pope Francis says Kamala Harris and Donald Trump "both against life" for stances on abortion, immigration
CBSSEP 2024
‘Only Catholic Option’: Faith Leaders Descend On Mar-A-Lago To Rally Support, Pray For Trump As Campaign Heats Up
Daily CallerMAR 2024
Pope Francis criticizes Trump and Harris, says voters must choose between ‘lesser of two evils’
CNNSEP 2024

More neutral political stance articles

Pope slams Harris and Trump on anti-life stances, urges Catholics to vote for ‘lesser evil’
Associated PressSEP 2024