Pope Francis calls for an end to gun trafficking.

[pnwmom]

This is where the church should be directing its pro-life efforts -- ending the murders of living, breathing, human beings.

https://www.ncronline.org/news/vatican/pope-francis-heartbroken-after-texas-school-shooting-calls-end-gun-trafficking

"I pray for the children, the adults killed and their families," said Francis at the conclusion of his Wednesday general audience. "It is time to say enough to the indiscriminate trafficking of guns."

"Let us all commit ourselves so that such tragedies can never happen again," he continued.

SNIP

Earlier in the day on May 25, Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller of San Antonio, Texas, took to social media to ask for Francis' support.

"Holy Father Pope Francis, say some prayers for the souls of our little ones killed today and two teachers," he tweeted. "Uvalde is in mourning. The families are having a very dark time. Your prayer will do good to them."

Francis has repeatedly used pointed words when speaking against the weapons industry. In 2015, he expressed dismay at those who produce weapons and call themselves Christian.

[BootinUp]

1. I like his use of the word trafficking

[Jerry2144]

2. Not enough

He needs to tell any Catholic that voting against gun control laws will result in ex communication from the church and insist his bishops enforce the same. He needs to smack down on at least part of the “christian” right

[pnwmom]

4. He wouldn't do that, just like he wouldn't have barred Nancy Pelosi from communion.

He's not one of the rightwing authoritarian types.

[usonian]

3. He could do a lot of good by disrobing 5 "Catholics", but not while I'm looking. YUCK.

They're already behind bars.

or IN bars.

One can hope (and pray?)