May 19, 2024, 11:14 PM
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Pope Francis speaks out on global issues in exclusive 60 Minutes interview

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  • Pope Francis discusses global conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, migrants in the U.S., and sexual abuse in the church in an exclusive interview with 60 Minutes.
  • The pontiff shares his thoughts on the globalization of indifference, calling it a 'very ugly disease'.
  • During the conversation with Norah O'Donnell, Pope Francis reflects on the challenges faced by the Catholic Church and the world at large.
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Pope Francis is the first pope from the Americas. He is known for dedicating his life to helping the poor and forgotten. He believes that all forms of ideology, like antisemitism, are harmful. He emphasizes the importance of criticizing ideas without being against people. Pope Francis does not support blessing unions that are not considered sacraments. He is against conservative views that limit openness to new ideas. The Pope does not approve of surrogate motherhood in its strictest sense. However, he acknowledges that for some women, it may be their only hope. Pope Francis encourages being open to different perspectives and experiences. In an interview with Norah O'Donnell, Pope Francis discusses global conflicts, migrants in the U.S., sexual abuse in the church, and his hopes for the Catholic Church's future.

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