Pope Francis criticized the "backwardness" of some conservatives in the U.S. Catholic Church, accusing them of replacing faith with ideology. He acknowledged the divisions in the Church between progressives and conservatives and highlighted the disagreements over issues like abortion and same-sex marriage. Francis emphasized social justice issues and his openness towards divorced and remarried Catholics, which has been met with criticism. He warned that a "reactionary attitude" leads to a climate of closure and disconnects from the roots of the Church, urging for a correct evolution in the understanding of faith and morals.

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