Pope Francis faces backlash for comments on women's roles at Belgian university

Pope Francis has sparked controversy by criticizing women who take on roles he considers "male." Speaking at a Catholic university in Belgium, he stated it is "bad when the woman wants to be the man," emphasizing traditional roles of wives and mothers. Students at Louvain University expressed their disapproval, stating they found his views incomprehensible. The university's rector also disagreed, advocating for broader roles for women in society and the church. The Pope's comments come as he marks the university's 600th anniversary. This is not the first time he has faced backlash for his views on gender roles, having previously described feminism as "machismo with a skirt."