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Pope Francis Criticizes US Catholic Conservatives for 'Suicidal Attitude'

In a CBS interview, the Pope addresses resistance from American clergy to his progressive reforms and inclusive vision for the Church.

Pope Francis stands on the popemobile after the Easter Mass as part of the Holy Week celebrations, at St Peter's square in the Vatican on March 31, 2024.
Pope Francis pauses during an interview with The Associated Press at The Vatican, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. Francis acknowledged the Catholic Church still had a long way to go to deal with the problem, saying transparency was still lacking about how cases are resolved and that the church must speak out more about the abuse of “vulnerable adults.” (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
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Overview

  • Pope Francis describes conservative critics as unwilling to move beyond rigid dogma.
  • He emphasizes the need for the Church to evolve with changing understandings of faith and morals.
  • The Pope has faced significant opposition from US conservatives, particularly on LGBTQ+ inclusion and climate change.
  • Francis has taken actions against prominent conservative figures, including dismissing a bishop and sanctioning a cardinal.
  • The full interview will air on CBS's 60 Minutes this Sunday.