text: I would say generally on the topic of abortion morally I agree with the Catholic Church in the sense that I subscribe to a consistent life ethic. And the Pope does too. So Francis speaks out consistently against abortion as he does against Capital Punishment and War. And I think Christ would be against abortion morally as well since not killing was a part of his pacifist ethic. 
  
  At the same time legally and culturally it's much more complicated and simply condemning women who have had abortions or criminalizing is not the answer from my perspective.  Whatever your views there needs to be sensitivity this issue devoid of ideology which is why I like the Pope's pastoral touch here. 
  
  I would also encourage people to look at the other things Francis has done in this year of mercy and not just the things related to controversial cultural war topics. He got the Cuban government last week to release 787 prisoners which is the 7 works of mercy in practice. It's great t see mercy practiced.