Pope Francis on Saturday said those having abortions because a fetus has disabilities or malformations have a Nazi mindset.
In a speech to the Forum of Family Associations, celebrating its 25th
anniversary this year, Francis also stressed God's vision of the family
is between a man and a woman.
"The whole world has been scandalized by what the Nazis did. Today we do
the same but with white gloves," Francis said. "I've heard that it's
fashionable, or at least usual, that when in the first few months of
pregnancy they do studies to see if the child is healthy or has
something, the first offer is: let's send it away."
Prepared remarks tossed aside, Francis said it is "painful" to think
society accepts killing children simply because they are sick or
disabled.
"Children are the greatest gift," Francis said, even when they are sick.
"Children must be received as they come, as God sends them."
On marriage, the pontiff said in modern society "one speaks of different
types of family," defining the term in various ways but stressed, "the
family in the image of God is only one, that of man and woman...marriage
is a wonderful sacrament."
By Susan McFarland
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