Pope: US Catholic Conservatives Have 'Suicidal Attitude'

SUMMARY

In an upcoming "60 Minutes" interview with CBS, Pope Francis criticized his conservative critics within the U.S. Roman Catholic Church, describing their stance as a "suicidal attitude." The pope expressed concern that these conservatives cling to outdated traditions and resist looking beyond established dogma. He emphasized that while tradition should be considered, being confined within a rigid dogmatic framework is detrimental. Since his election in 2013, Pope Francis has faced opposition from the conservative faction, particularly regarding his efforts to make the church more inclusive towards the LGBT community and to empower laypeople.