Pope Francis and homosexuality – Wikipedia

Pope Francis, elected in 2013, has repeatedly spoken about the need for the Catholic Church to welcome and love all people regardless of sexual orientation. Speaking about gay people in 2013, he said, “the key is for the church to welcome, not exclude and show mercy, not condemnation.” He said, “If a person is gay and seeks God and has good will, who am I to judge?” “The problem,” he continued …

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