Pope Francis calls abortion 'senseless' and criticizes gender theory in Budapest speech
Pope Francis addresses civil authorities and other dignitaries at a former a Carmelite monastery in Budapest, Hungary, on April 28, 2023, on the first day of his three-day pilgrimage to the country. / Credit: Vatican MediaWashington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 28, 2023 / 11:40 am (CNA).Pope Francis spoke out strongly against abortion and gender ideology Friday, citing both as examples of "ideological colonization" during a speech in Budapest.The pope's denunciation came during an address to civil authorities and other dignitaries at a former Carmelite monastery in Hungary's capital in w...