Pope Francis holds a baby at the end of his weekly general audience at the Paul VI hall on January 7, 2015 at the Vatican.

The Pope Wants You to Populate

The Brian Lehrer Show | Feb 17, 2015

Last week in a public address in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, Pope Francis praised big families that are "welcoming children as a true gift of God," and said procreation is the key to the future of humanity. Was your decision to have kids or not based on a sense of moral, cultural or religious duty? Call us at 212-433-9692 or leave a comment below.

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