""It's important to look at many issues that are related to the teachings of the church." "Someone who says I'm against abortion but is in favor of the death penalty is not really pro-life," he said. "And someone who says I'm against abortion but I'm in agreement with the inhuman treatment of immigrants in the United States, I don't know if that's pro-life.""
""In American politics, being "pro-life" is often equated with being opposed to abortion. But as Leo's comments highlight, it's not so simple. In my research into the modern pro-life movement, I have found great variety in how different people and organizations use the term, what issues they campaign for, and how religious convictions drive their work.""
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, typically avoided commenting on U.S. domestic politics but addressed the Archdiocese of Chicago's plan to honor Senator Dick Durbin, who declined the award. The pope said church teachings connect to many issues and suggested that opposing abortion while supporting the death penalty or inhumane immigrant treatment is inconsistent with being 'pro-life.' Research into the modern pro-life movement finds wide variation in definitions, issue priorities, and religious motivations. A PRRI survey reported 61% support basic rights for immigrants regardless of status and 65% oppose deporting undocumented immigrants without due process.
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