Asked what voters should do at the polls, Francis recalled the civic duty to vote. “One should vote, and choose the lesser evil,” he said. “Who is the lesser evil, the woman or man? I don’t know."


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-09-13 15:50:09">September 13, 2024 at 3:50 p.m.</time>

Asked what voters should do at the polls, Francis recalled the civic duty to vote. “One should vote, and choose the lesser evil,” he said. “Who is the lesser evil, the woman or man? I don’t know.&#…{ai:summary}<p>Pope Francis emphasized the importance of voting, suggesting that individuals should choose the "lesser evil" without specifying who that might be in a given election. </p><p>His remarks highlight the complex moral considerations voters face. #politics</p>

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

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