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Francis' comments were widely reported in the popular press, becoming one of his most famous statements on LGBTQ people. [2] [3] [4] Welcoming the comments, LGBTQ group Gay Catholic Voice Ireland said "that this is the first time a pope has used the word 'gay', a word originating from within the LGBTQ community, rather than 'homosexual', a word originating from the medical profession". [30]
In 2019, Francis had been expected to issue a statement opposing criminalization of homosexuality during a meeting with human rights groups that conducted research into the effects of such laws ...
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis found an ally in his predecessor Benedict XVI when he spoke in favour of civil partnerships for same-sex couples, the pontiff said in a new book due out in Spain.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday praised Pope Francis for his work on LGBTQI issues after meeting the leader of the 1.4-billion-member Roman Catholic Church and other senior ...
[29] [better source needed] Reports suggested that the influence of Pope Francis may have led to him modify his former position. [29] [better source needed] In Uganda, some bishops joined other religious leaders in calling on parliamentarians to make progress in enacting an anti-homosexuality bill.
Pope Francis [b] (born Jorge Mario ... In 2005, Myriam Bregman, a human rights lawyer, ... Francis has privately met many LGBT people and activists. In 2013, ...
Pope Francis said he sees "hypocrisy" in criticism of his decision to allow priests to bless same-sex couples, possibly his most strongly worded defence of the move. LGBT blessings were authorised ...
Pope Francis has shown compassion towards same-sex attracted people, saying that "If a homosexual couple wants to lead a life together, the State has the possibility to give them safety, stability, inheritance; and not only to homosexuals but to all the people who want to live together. But marriage is a sacrament, between a man and a woman".