Today on the program we take a look at some of the spicy comments the pope, said in January regarding people who call themselves fur moms or pet parents.
The pope’s remarks drew criticism from many on social media who insisted that having children is a personal choice.
Plus also questioned the irony of a man with no children scolding people on a decision he himself decided not to make.
Countries around the world, including the United States, have been reporting annual drops in birthrates in recent years. Population powerhouses in the developing world are also posting low growth. In 2020, data from Indian authorities indicated, the country’s fertility dropped below “replacement rate,”Which caused the pope to tell his listeners to not choose pets over children.
So we dive into the kiddie pool to ask the question why would the pope say something on this topic at all and what it all means.
