A headline from the BBC read: “Pope Francis says choosing pets over kids is selfish.” Fox News reported: “Pope criticizes couples who adopt pets instead of children: ‘a form of selfishness. '” CNN also published: “Opting for pets over children is selfish and ‘takes away our humanity,’ says Pope Francis.” The news was reported by most major news organizations. What was the full context of Francis’ remarks about pets and kids, and what was said about being selfish? As Mary’s husband and Jesus’ legal father, Joseph had all the rights of a father, including that of naming their child. In the same portion of the remarks, he also mentioned his disagreement with people who choose pets over adopting kids.

Source: CNN January 07, 2022 14:18 UTC