Pope Francis says US Catholic conservatives have 'suicidal attitude'

FILE PHOTO: Pope Francis attends the weekly general audience in Saint Peter Square at the Vatican, May 15, 2024. REUTERS/Ciro De Luca/File Photo

(Reuters) - Pope Francis said his conservative critics within the Roman Catholic Church in the United States are trapped in a "suicidal attitude," according to an interview with CBS.

During the April 24 interview with "60 Minutes" that will air this Sunday, Pope Francis was asked his thoughts on the conservative backlash against his papacy, with many of his critics being American clergy members.