How would the Pope advise in the upcoming presidential election in the USA? On a direct question on board the papal plane on the way from Asia to Rome and the Vatican State, Francis replied that one should choose the person who is considered "less evil".
The reason is the Catholic Church's stance on abortion and Pope Francis's strong stance in support of vulnerable migrants.
Both are against life, whether it's the one who expels migrants or the one who kills infants, said Francis without mentioning either the Democratic presidential candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris, or the Republican candidate, former President Donald Trump, by name.
Who is less evil here, the woman or the man, I don't know, said Francis.
The question about the US election came as Pope Francis concluded his tour of Asia with a traditional press conference on board the papal plane.
The 87-year-old Francis from Argentina emphasized that he is not an American citizen and therefore cannot vote.
