This Sunday, Pope Francis took a stand for the first time against abortion. On the other hand, he invited mothers of young children to breastfeed in places of worship.
Pope Francis is in favor of life. This January 13, in the Clementine room at the Vatican, while presenting his vows to the diplomatic corps, the Sovereign Pontiff expressed the “horror” he felt at the mistreatment inflicted on children. He also took a stand against abortion: “Often times human beings are thrown out as if they were unnecessary things. For example, the very thought that children will never be able to see the light, victims of abortion, horrifies me, ”he said during his speech.
By declaring himself officially against abortion, the Pope affirms his role as leader of Catholic spirituality. If this is his first firm position on the subject, it is a continuation of his predecessors: the Church has always maintained a firm position on this subject.
Pope Francis, on the other hand, has been progressive when it comes to breastfeeding. During the baptism of 32 infants in the Sistine Chapel, this Sunday, January 12, he invited the mothers present to breastfeed if necessary. “Today, the choir will sing but the most beautiful of the choirs, it will be the children’s choir who will make noise. Some will cry because they are not feeling well or because they are hungry, ”said the Sovereign Pontiff during his homily. “If they are hungry, mothers, feed them without hesitation. Because they are the most important here. Already last month, he said in an interview that mothers should not be embarrassed if they have to breastfeed in a religious ceremony.
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