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== Scientific Views ==
== Scientific Views ==
Before he entered the seminary, Pope Francis previously studied chemistry, graduated with a ''título'' as a chemical technician, and worked as a chemist. Arthur Liebscher holds that Pope Francis respects the [[scientific method]].<ref name="francischemistry">[http://ncronline.org/blogs/ncr-today/does-pope-francis-have-masters-degree-chemistry National Catholic Reader: ''Does Pope Francis have a master's degree in chemistry?'']</ref><ref name="francisbiography">[http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/biography/documents/papa-francesco-biografia-bergoglio.html Vatican: ''Biography of the Holy Father Francis'']</ref>
=== Evolution and Big Bang ===
=== Evolution and Big Bang ===
Speaking at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, the Pope made comments which experts said put an end to the “[[Pseudoscience|pseudo theories]]” of [[creationism]] and [[intelligent design]] that some argue were encouraged by his predecessor, Benedict XVI.<ref name="magicwand">[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/pope-francis-declares-evolution-and-big-bang-theory-are-right-and-god-isnt-a-magician-with-a-magic-wand-9822514.html Independent: ''Evolution and Big Bang Theory are right, and God isn't a magician with a magic wand'']</ref>
Speaking at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, the Pope made comments which experts said put an end to the “[[Pseudoscience|pseudo theories]]” of [[creationism]] and [[intelligent design]] that some argue were encouraged by his predecessor, Benedict XVI.<ref name="magicwand">[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/pope-francis-declares-evolution-and-big-bang-theory-are-right-and-god-isnt-a-magician-with-a-magic-wand-9822514.html Independent: ''Evolution and Big Bang Theory are right, and God isn't a magician with a magic wand'']</ref>
=== Climate Change ===
On the topic climate change, both [[Rick Santorum]] and [[Jeb Bush]] have spoken out against the Pope.
In June 2015, Pope Francis declared that a revolution was necessary to combat [[climate change]],<ref name="climatechangerevolution">[http://www.cnn.com/2015/06/18/world/pope-francis-climate-technology-encyclical CNN: ''Pope Francis: 'Revolution' needed to combat climate change'']</ref> and published an [[encyclical]] regarding the issue of environmental responsibility.<ref name="climatechangeencyclical">[http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2015/images/06/18/papa-francesco_20150524_enciclica-laudato-si_en.pdf Encyclical Letter Laudato Si of the Holy Father Francis on Care for Our Common Home]</ref>
:In response, [[Rick Santorum]] responded, "The church has gotten it wrong a few times on science. We probably are better off leaving science to the scientists, and focusing on what we’re really good at, which is theology and morality." When it was pointed out to Santorum that climatologists do agree that climate change is a problem and that Santorum's also not a scientist, and that the Pope has more of a science background than Santorum does, yet Santorum speaks out often against climate change.<ref name="gopstanceclimatechange">[https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/wp/2014/05/12/where-the-2016-gop-contenders-stand-on-climate-change Washington Post: ''Where the 2016 GOP contenders stand on climate change'']</ref><ref name="santorumclimatechange">[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/scott-stenholm/rick-santorum-climate-change_b_1296092.html Huffington Post: ''Santorum's Stance on Climate Change: Not Very Christian'']</ref> Santorum defended his remark with the point that there are more pressing issues than climate change, such as creating jobs and economic growth.<ref name="santorumchurchscience">[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/07/rick-santorum-pope_n_7529166.html Huffington Post: ''Rick Santorum Tries To Explain Why He Can Weigh In On Climate Change But Pope Shouldn't'']</ref> Additionally, Santorum does not hold any degrees in any field of the [[Natural science|natural sciences]], but rather, his degrees are in [[Political Science]] (which is a [[social science]]) and Law.<ref name="ricksantorumdegrees">[http://www.biography.com/people/rick-santorum-20688005#synopsis Biography: ''Rick Santorum Biography'']</ref>
In September 2015, Pope Francis again touched on the issue of combating climate change, conveying that it would be unethical to leave the issue to future generations.<ref name="religiouslibertyclimatechange">[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/09/23/pope-francis-to-deliver-first-message-to-us-on-white-house-lawn Fox News: ''Pope Francis talks religious liberty, climate change in first message to US'']</ref>
:In response, [[Jeb Bush]] made a similar statement that the Pope should be disregarded, saying, "He's not a scientist, he's a religious leader." Jeb Bush, who doubts climate change, is also not a scientist, but instead holds a degree in Latin American studies.<ref name="jebbushbiography">[http://www.biography.com/people/jeb-bush-201294#synopsis Biography: ''Jeb Bush Biography'']</ref><ref name="jebbushharvardbiography">[http://www.iop.harvard.edu/jeb-bush Harvard University Institute of Politics: ''Jeb Bush - Fall 2010 Visiting Fellow'']</ref> Jeb does not quite make a decision on the matter, however.<ref name="gopstanceclimatechange"/>
== Political Views ==
== Political Views ==
=== Church sexual abuse of children ===
=== Church sexual abuse of children ===
On September 27, 2015, Pope Francis met with victims of [[Sexual assault|sexual abuse]] by [[Clergy|clergymen]] of the [[Roman Catholic Church|Church]]. He apologized on their behalf, and promised to hold those responsible accountable.<ref name="phillyfinalmass">[http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/09/27/pope-francis-wraps-up-us-visit-philadelphia/72923820 USA Today: ''Hundreds of thousands flood Philly for Pope Francis' final Mass'']</ref>
On September 27, 2015, Pope Francis met with victims of [[Sexual assault|sexual abuse]] by [[Clergy|clergymen]] of the [[Roman Catholic Church|Church]]. He apologized on their behalf, and promised to hold those responsible accountable.<ref name="phillyfinalmass">[http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/09/27/pope-francis-wraps-up-us-visit-philadelphia/72923820 USA Today: ''Hundreds of thousands flood Philly for Pope Francis' final Mass'']</ref><ref name="meetingsexabused">[http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/27/us/pope-francis-sex-abuse-victims CNN: ''Pope Francis on sexual abuse: 'God weeps''']</ref>
=== Persecution and human rights ===
=== Persecution and human rights ===