Pope Francis has criticized both U.S. presidential candidates, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, for their policies on abortion and migration, labeling them as 'anti-life'. During a press conference on his flight back to Rome, he advised American Catholics to vote for the 'lesser evil' in the upcoming elections, emphasizing that both candidates' positions diverge from the sanctity of life. He stated that failing to welcome migrants is a 'grave sin' and reiterated the Church's teaching that abortion is equivalent to killing a human being. Francis called for Catholics to engage in the electoral process, asserting that not voting is 'ugly'. While he did not name the candidates directly, his comments were pointed and clear regarding their respective stances. This marks a continuation of his advocacy for migrants and his strong opposition to abortion, themes he has consistently emphasized throughout his papacy.