Ricky Gervais: After Life star hits out at Pope's 'ridiculous' comments about parenthood

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He added that to not have children is a "denial of fatherhood and motherhood and diminishes us, takes away our humanity."The Pope also urged those unable to have children biologically to consider adoption.Gervais' comments come after he criticised the Queen's New Year's Honours list, arguing that the coveted honours should be given to people who have “really sacrificed all their lives".Speaking of his various awards, Ricky said it is “lovely” to receive nominations, but that taking them too seriously can lead to a “slippery slope”He told Magic Radio Breakfast: “All awards are nonsense really."Addressing the Queen's New Year's Honours list, Ricky continued: “Same as these honour lists.“When I see actors and people getting MBE’s and OBE’s for doing something they love.“That should go to nurses and soldiers and people who have really sacrificed all their lives," he added..