Overview

• The pope says Church teaching on sexuality and marriage will not change in the foreseeable future.
• He states he has no intention to open ordination to women as deacons, urging deeper reflection on the diaconate itself.
• He calls clergy sexual abuse a continuing crisis that requires sustained care for victims and respect for due process for the accused.
• He says the Holy See will not declare on genocide in Gaza at this time and criticizes the lack of effective action to relieve civilian suffering, saying Israel has not responded to U.S. appeals, including recent statements by President Trump.
• He voices concern about developments in U.S. migrant policy, noting a recent conversation with the vice president and indicating he engages primarily through American bishops.