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2:14Pet peeve: Pope Francis says having pets instead of children is ‘selfish’

Pets help people feel less lonely, but don’t expect Pope Francis to throw them a bone. The pontiff is pontificating on parenthood, saying people who choose to have pets instead of children are “selfish,” and diminish our humanity. The University of Manitoba’s Susan Prentice says the Pope’s comments are ironic, considering he doesn’t have children himself. Eric Sorensen looks at how the comments have struck a nerve.

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