The pope used the term “lessor of two evils”? So, I guess it’s okay to hang out with a demon if your only choice is a demon or Satan himself.
No, the reporter used that phrase in his question. That’s why we don’t trust news headlines to give the entire story. This article also does not, and even the pope’s words are somewhat labyrinthine.
If you’re seriously interested (which I don’t imply you should be), check out the actual transcript of the plane conversation.
My takeaway from the jumble was that the pope was saying it’s OK to avoid pregnancy if Zika is a concern.
For Catholics “avoid pregnancy” means abstain from marital relations - not using the pill.