Pope claims couples who choose to have pets but not children are ‘selfish’

Pope claims couples who choose to have pets but not children are ‘selfish’

Pope Francis’ comments are likely to raise eyebrows among childless pet owners (Picture: Getty Images)The Pope has suggested that people who substitute pets for children are selfish.

Pope Francis warns that choosing pets over children ‘diminishes us’

Pope Francis warns that choosing pets over children ‘diminishes us’

Pope Francis has some pretty strong opinions about couples who choose to have pets instead of children.In fact, the child-free lifestyle has been enticing more and more millennials in recent years as many couples have begun to embrace the freedom that comes along with not having children.

Pope calls couples who choose pets over having children ‘selfish’

Pope calls couples who choose pets over having children ‘selfish’

Pope Francis risked the ire of the world’s childless dog and cat owners by suggesting people who substitute pets for children exhibit “a certain selfishness”.Speaking on parenthood during a general audience at the Vatican , the pontiff lamented that pets “sometimes take the place of children” in society.

Jenna Bush Hager picks 'captivating' dystopian drama for January 2022

Jenna Bush Hager picks 'captivating' dystopian drama for January 2022

Learn more about Shop TODAY .The 2021 Read With Jenna book list was filled with adventure, heartbreak, hope, mystery and some good laughs along the way.For January 2022, Jenna Bush Hager picked "The School for Good Mothers" by Jessamine Chan for the book club to read.

Vanessa Lachey imitates a famous Star Wars character to call her dog over

Vanessa Lachey imitates a famous Star Wars character to call her dog over

Vanessa Lachey imitates a famous Star Wars character to call her dog over copied! Wookie, now 11 years old, taught her a great deal about motherhood before she started having kids with husband Nick Lachey.