Pope calls anti-migrant attitudes at US border 'madness'

Washington, United States—Pope Francis made a foray into the US election season with a rare television interview Sunday, calling harsh anti-migrant attitudes “madness” and criticizing right-wing US Catholic figures for overly conservative stances against his social teachings.

“Thereafter, you see how you are going to deal with him. Maybe you have to send him back, I don’t know, but each case ought to be considered humanely,” Francis said. Francis, 87, also addressed criticisms by conservative US bishops who oppose his efforts to revisit certain teachings and traditions. There was a particularly strong reaction when Francis opened the door to the blessing of gay couples last year, especially in African countries.

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