教皇弗朗西斯在新年信息中谴责堕胎,敦促保护从怀孕开始的生命。 Pope Francis denounces abortion, urging protection of life from conception, in New Year message.

教皇弗朗西斯(Pope Francis)以反对堕胎的强烈立场开始新年, Pope Francis began the New Year with a strong stance against abortion, urging a "firm commitment" to protect life from conception to natural death. 他呼吁照顾“每个妇女所生的孩子” 并保护“生命的珍贵礼物”。 He called for caring for "every child born of a woman" and protecting "the precious gift of life." 罗马教皇对堕胎的反对声已越来越大, 最近批评比利时的法律是"杀人罪". The Pope has become more vocal against abortion, recently criticizing Belgium's laws as "homicidal." 他还敦促世界领导人免除穷国所欠的债务,呼吁基督教领导人以身作则。 He also urged world leaders to forgive debts owed by poorer countries, with a call for Christian leaders to lead by example.