Pope Francis tells 60 Minutes in rare interview: "the globalization of indifference is a very ugly disease"
SUMMARY
Pope Francis, the first pontiff from the Americas, sat down with 60 Minutes for a wide-ranging interview, touching on topics like war, migration, antisemitism, and the Catholic Church’s response to sexual abuse. Speaking in Spanish through a translator, the 88-year-old pope described "the globalization of indifference" as a "very ugly disease," urging humanity to act with compassion and reject passivity in the face of suffering. Addressing global conflicts, including the crises in Gaza and Ukraine, he called for peace through negotiation, claiming the pain of displaced children who “have forgotten how to smile.” On migration, he encouraged governments to "build bridges, not walls," condemning Texas' efforts to close Catholic charities assisting in illegal migration as "madness." Francis also discussed the Church's ongoing struggle to combat clergy abuse, asserting the need for further reform.
