Pope's calls doctors who perform abortions 'hitmen,' sparking online furore

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It was the second time in as many weeks that Francis has been asked about his views on abortion, which remains a hotly-contested issue for the Catholic Church

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00:00Pope Francis ended a controversial trip to Belgium by condemning abortions and describing

00:08doctors who deliver them as hitmen.

00:12He made the remarks to reporters during an in-flight press conference on his way back

00:17to the Vatican.

00:19The doctors who deliver these abortions are hitmen.

00:31They are hitmen.

00:34And you can't argue with that.

00:39You kill a human life.

00:43The comments came as Belgium is in the throes of updating its abortion legislation.

00:49Lawmakers are attempting to extend the legal limit for the healthcare procedure from 12

00:54to 18 weeks.

00:56The European Parliament has also called for initiatives aiming to ensure free and safe

01:01abortions for all.

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