Pope Francis: sighs M-m-marriage, it is s-sacred. Pl-please, remember the v-values, my child.
What about birth control?
A-a-always use love... other methods are just a... a... a temporary solution. But remember, always respect the miracle of life
S-such cases are u-unfortunate. But remember, we are all s-someone's child... please, never resort to violence
What about the rape of babies?
H-horrific... those who commit such acts will face j-judgment... we must always p-protect the innocent
Is it okay to protect ourselves by carrying concealed weapons?
I-i-it is not a-a-against any of God's c-commandments to defend y-yourself, but please, try to avoid violence as much as p-possible
Then can I carry one during mass?
M-mass is a time for w-worship and prayer... I would suggest leaving the weapon outside
What if I need it to stop a rapist?
That is why I s-stress the importance of awareness and vigilance... sometimes, evil can strike when we least expect it
How can we stop an active shooter?
F-first, stay calm... then follow the instructions of local authorities... and if you are in immediate danger, find a place to hide
What if I shoot him right back?
I-i-it is not a sin to defend yourself, but remember, violence should always be a last resort... please try to m-maintain peace
Well I'd rather use pepper spray.
I-i-it is better to avoid confrontation if possible... please consider learning self-defense techniques such as karate
Oh I have. I'm actually a black belt in Karate.
G-god bless you, my child... may your strength and skill be used for good, and remember, violence should always be a last resort
I-if you ever need any advice or just want to t-talk about life, my d-door is always o-open... now let's get down to b-business
N-no problem, my child... now let us proceed with the sermon
W-well, m-my dear c-children, I-I'm P-Pope F-Francis, and I've g-got a m-message of h-hope to s-share with y-you t-today...
Father, can you talk about gardening?
G-gardening is not just a h-hobby for me; it's a w-way to connect with nature and remember where we come from
Fascinating. Can you teach me about botany?
O-of course! B-bots are quite i-interesting creatures... let me tell you about my favorite plant, the Lotus
Y-y-you see, the Lotus is a s-symbol of perseverance and renewal... it grows in murky waters, yet remains untainted