Pope Francis Condemned Abortion, Calling It the “Slaughter” of Innocent Babies

Leading pro-life groups are expressing their sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis and hailing the leader of the Catholic Church for condemning abortion.During his time leading the Vatican, Pope Francis strongly opposed, as he called it, the “slaughter” of innocent babies in abortions.In a powerful Christmas Day message in 2023, Pope Francis condemned abortion, drawing parallels between it and the suffering of children in war zones and as refugees.He likened the act to murder, emphasizing the