Pope Francis Commends Indonesia's Large Families, Criticizes Pet Preference

During his visit to Jakarta, the pontiff praised Indonesian families and questioned the growing trend of choosing pets over children in other countries.

Pope Francis highlighted Indonesia's higher birth rate compared to Western nations.
He humorously criticized families in other countries for preferring pets over children.
The pontiff's remarks align with his previous comments on declining birth rates in Europe.
Francis's visit to Indonesia is part of a broader tour focusing on religious tolerance and climate change.
The pope's comments echo sentiments expressed by U.S. political figures in recent debates.