Transcript PPT - National Journal

Pope Voices Concern Over Climate Change,
Immigration, Death Penalty, and More
Pope Francis Quotes From Visit to White House and U.S. Capitol
Issue
Quote
Climate Change
“Mr. President, I find it encouraging that you are
proposing an initiative for reducing air pollution…
Accepting the urgency, it seems clear to me that
climate change is a problem which can no longer be
left to our future generations.”
Immigration
“On this continent, too, thousands of persons are led to
travel north in search of a better life for themselves and
for their loved ones, in search of greater opportunities.
Is this not what we want for our own children?”
Abortion
“The golden rule also reminds us of our responsibility to
protect and defend human life at every stage of its
development.”
Death Penalty
“This conviction has led me, from the beginning of my
ministry, to advocate at different levels for the global
abolition of the death penalty.”
Same-Sex Marriage
“Fundamental relationships are being called into
question, as is the very basis of marriage and the
family. I can only reiterate the important and, above all,
the richness and the beauty of family life.”
Sources: Christina Marcos, “Pope Francis Pushes Congress to Show ‘Compassion’
to Immigrants,” The Hill, Sept. 24, 2015; Tim Devaney, “Francis Calls for
Abolishment of Death Penalty,” The Hill, Sept. 24, 2015; Timothy Cama, “Pope
Praises Obama’s Climate Change Rule,” The Hill, Sept. 24, 2015;