A look at Pope Francis’ comments about LGBTQ+ people
6 months, 3 weeks ago

A look at Pope Francis’ comments about LGBTQ+ people

Associated Press  

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ apology Tuesday for using a vulgar term to refer to gay men was the latest comment to make headlines about the Catholic Church’s teachings on homosexuality. Francis has made a hallmark of reaching out to LGBTQ+ Catholics, but his 11-year pontificate has Officially, the Catholic Church teaches that homosexual people must be treated with dignity and respect, but that homosexual activity is “intrinsically disordered.” It also says that men who “practice homosexuality, present deep-seated homosexual tendencies or support the so-called gay culture” cannot be ordained. — May 21, 2018: Tells a gay man “God made you like this and he loves you.” — Aug. 28, 2018: Vatican deletes from the official, online transcript of an in-flight press conference Francis’ reference that young gay children might seek “psychiatric help.” — Nov. 2, 2020: Vatican clarifies pope’s endorsement of legal protections for same-sex couples. “When I said it is a sin, I was simply referring to Catholic moral teaching, which says that every sexual act outside of marriage is a sin.” — Aug. 24, 2023: During World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, leads a crowd of a half-million young people chanting “todos, todos, todos” to emphasize that all are welcome in the Catholic Church. — May 20, 2024: Francis reportedly says “ there is already an air of faggotness” in seminaries, in closed-door comments to Italian bishops in reaffirming the church’s ban on gay priests.

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Belgian PM blasts Pope Francis for Catholic Church's sex abuse cover-up legacy in blistering welcome
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Belgian PM blasts Pope Francis for Catholic Church's sex abuse cover-up legacy in blistering welcome

The Independent  

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A review of some of Pope Francis' most memorable quotes over his papacy
3 months, 1 week ago

A review of some of Pope Francis' most memorable quotes over his papacy

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “When I said it is …

Pope Francis again repeats gay slur in closed-door meeting days after issuing apology – India TV
6 months, 1 week ago

Pope Francis again repeats gay slur in closed-door meeting days after issuing apology – India TV

India TV News  

Vatican city: The pope has again used a highly disparaging word against gay people for which he had already apologised last month, ANSA news agency said on Tuesday. Italian media had attributed to the pope the use of the word "frociaggine", a vulgar Italian term roughly translated as "faggotness", on May 20 during a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops. Asked …

Pope Francis apologises for using vulgar homophobic term in closed-door meeting with Italian bishops
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Pope Francis apologises for using vulgar homophobic term in closed-door meeting with Italian bishops

ABC  

In short: Pope Francis has apologised for using a homophobic term during a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops. Pope Francis has apologised after he was quoted using a vulgar and derogatory term about gay men to reaffirm the Catholic Church's ban on gay priests. Pope Francis uses homophobic term Photo shows Pope Francis raises his hand and holds a white …

Pope Francis Apologises For Using Derogatory Language To Address Gay Men
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Pope Francis Apologises For Using Derogatory Language To Address Gay Men

News 18  

Pope Francis has apologised after reports surfaced that he used extremely derogatory language towards gay men, UK-broadcaster BBC reported citing the director of the Holy See – the Catholic Church’s governing body – Matteo Bruni. The word was used when Pope Francis was addressing the Italian Bishops’ Conference where he reportedly said gay men should not be allowed to train …

Pope apologizes after being quoted using vulgar term about gay men in talk about ban on gay priests
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Pope apologizes after being quoted using vulgar term about gay men in talk about ban on gay priests

Associated Press  

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis apologized Tuesday after he was quoted using a vulgar and derogatory term about gay men to reaffirm the Catholic Church’s ban on gay priests. The Vatican ban was articulated in a 2005 document from the Congregation for Catholic Education, and later repeated in a subsequent document in 2016, which said the church cannot admit to …

Italian Media Reports Pope Francis's Controversial Remarks on LGBT Priests: Here's What He Said
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Italian Media Reports Pope Francis's Controversial Remarks on LGBT Priests: Here's What He Said

News 18  

Pope Francis used a derogatory term towards the LGBT community as he reiterated in a private meeting with Italian bishops that gay people should not be allowed to become priests, media reports said on Monday. Italy’s largest circulation dailies quoted the pope as saying seminaries, or priesthood colleges, are already too full of “frociaggine”, a vulgar Italian term roughly translating …

Pope Francis Used Vulgar Italian Word To Refer To LGBT People: Report
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Pope Francis Used Vulgar Italian Word To Refer To LGBT People: Report

News 18  

Pope Francis used a highly derogatory term towards the LGBT community as he reiterated in a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops that gay people should not be allowed to become priests, Italian media reported on Monday. La Repubblica and Corriere della Sera, Italy’s largest circulation dailies, both quoted the pope as saying seminaries, or priesthood colleges, are already too full …

Italian media says Pope used homophobic slur in meeting with bishops
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Italian media says Pope used homophobic slur in meeting with bishops

Al Jazeera  

Pope Francis allegedly used the derogatory term when discussing whether gay men should be allowed to join the priesthood. Pope Francis used a homophobic slur during a meeting with Italian bishops, as he reiterated that gay men should not be allowed to become priests, according to Italian media. The La Repubblica and Corriere della Sera newspapers reported on Monday that …

Vatican issues apology after Pope Francis’s ‘homophobic’ slur
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Vatican issues apology after Pope Francis’s ‘homophobic’ slur

Al Jazeera  

Pope Francis ‘apologises to those who felt offended by the use of a term reported by others’, Vatican spokesman says. Italian media reported on Monday that Francis used the Italian term “frociaggine”, roughly translating as “f****try”, in a private meeting last week when he was asked whether gay men should be allowed to train for the priesthood provided they remained …

Pope apologizes after being quoted using vulgar term about gay men
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Pope apologizes after being quoted using vulgar term about gay men

LA Times  

Pope Francis apologized Tuesday after he was quoted using a vulgar and derogatory term about gay men to reaffirm the Catholic Church’s ban on gay priests. The Vatican ban was articulated in a 2005 document from the Congregation for Catholic Education, and later repeated in a subsequent document in 2016, which said the church cannot admit to seminaries or ordain …

Pope Francis allegedly used derogatory Italian term towards LGBT community: Reports
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Pope Francis allegedly used derogatory Italian term towards LGBT community: Reports

India TV News  

Vatican City: Pope Francis used a highly derogatory term to refer to members of the LGBT community as he reiterated in a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops that gay people should not be allowed to become priests, according to multiple reports in the Italian media. Pope Francis has so far been credited with leading the Roman Catholic Church into taking …

Vatican apologizes for Pope Francis allegedly saying homophobic slur
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Vatican apologizes for Pope Francis allegedly saying homophobic slur

Salon  

Pope Francis is in hot water after reportedly using a derogatory term for gay men when discussing and reaffirming the Vatican's long-standing ban on gay priests behind closed doors to Italian bishops. Italian media like gossip website Dagospia and then mainstream outlets were the first to report on the incident, citing that Francis, a native Spanish speaker, who is also …

Pope Francis shocks bishops by allegedly saying gay men should not be admitted to church seminaries because 'there's already too much f*****ry'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Pope Francis shocks bishops by allegedly saying gay men should not be admitted to church seminaries because 'there's already too much f*****ry'

Daily Mail  

Pope Francis has allegedly shocked bishops in Italy by using an offensive slur when saying that homosexual men should not be admitted to church seminaries because there is already 'too much' gay sexual activity. Pope Francis is pictured during a meeting with the Italian Bishops' Conference at the Vatican The comments were allegedly made in a closed-door meeting ahead of …

Transgender Catholics say new Vatican document shows no understanding of their lives
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Transgender Catholics say new Vatican document shows no understanding of their lives

Associated Press  

Transgender Catholics — as well as a priest who welcomes them to his parish — expressed disappointment Monday with a new Vatican document rejecting the fundamental concept of changing one’s biological sex. The new document never uses the word “transgender,” which troubled Michael Sennett, a transgender man who is involved with an LGBTQ+ ministry at St. Ignatius of Loyola Church …

Vatican denounces gender-affirming surgery, gender theory and surrogacy
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Vatican denounces gender-affirming surgery, gender theory and surrogacy

Al Jazeera  

In a new document, the Vatican says these practices are ‘grave violations of human dignity’. “While it lays out a wonderful rationale for why each human being, regardless of condition in life, must be respected, honoured and loved, it does not apply this principle to gender-diverse people,” Francis DeBernardo of New Ways Ministry, which advocates for LGBTQ Catholics, told The …

Pope Francis warns against ideological splits in the Church, says focus on the poor, not ‘theory’
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Pope Francis warns against ideological splits in the Church, says focus on the poor, not ‘theory’

Associated Press  

VATICAN CITY — Amid resistance to some Vatican policy by more conservative factions of the Catholic church, Pope Francis on Saturday cautioned the faithful against fracturing into groups “based on our own ideas.” He issued the call to abandon “ecclesiastical ideologies” in his homily in St. Peter’s Basilica during Epiphany Day Mass, the last major Christmas season holiday. Francis also …

Activists hope pope’s approval of same-sex blessings will ease anti-LGBTQ+ bias and repression
1 year ago

Activists hope pope’s approval of same-sex blessings will ease anti-LGBTQ+ bias and repression

LA Times  

Wolfgang Rothe, left, blesses Christine Walter, center, and Almut Muenster during a service in St. Benedict’s Church in Munich in 2021. “Given the homophobic and transphobic climate created by many bishops in the United States, the average same-sex couple likely still won’t feel comfortable presenting themselves to their local bishop or priest to ask for a blessing,” said Jamie Manson, …

‘A small step’: LGBTQ+ Angelenos, allies see progress in Vatican’s blessings for same-sex couples
1 year ago

‘A small step’: LGBTQ+ Angelenos, allies see progress in Vatican’s blessings for same-sex couples

LA Times  

Same-sex couples take part in a public blessing ceremony in front of the Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, Germany, on Sept. 20. Zaldivar — also a self-described proud, gay Catholic — said, “It’s about dignity and respect.” When he came out, Zaldivar said he stopped attending Mass regularly, unsure of where he fit in the church. “I applaud him; I know …

Pope Francis approves blessings for same-sex couples in change in Vatican policy
1 year ago

Pope Francis approves blessings for same-sex couples in change in Vatican policy

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Vatican has long opposed …

Step by step, Francis has made the Catholic Church a more welcoming place for LGBTQ people
1 year ago

Step by step, Francis has made the Catholic Church a more welcoming place for LGBTQ people

Associated Press  

The Catholic Church, in its doctrine, still rejects same-sex marriage and condemns any sexual relations between gay or lesbian partners as “intrinsically disordered.” Yet Pope Francis, during his nearly 11-year papacy, has done far more than any previous pope to make the church a more welcoming place for LGBTQ+ people. ___ The pope’s mixed record on LGBTQ+ issues was epitomized …

For this group of trans women, the pope and his message of inclusivity are a welcome change
1 year, 1 month ago

For this group of trans women, the pope and his message of inclusivity are a welcome change

Associated Press  

TORVAIANICA, Italy — Pope Francis’ recent gesture of welcome for transgender Catholics has resonated strongly in this working class, seaside town south of Rome, where a community of trans women has found help and hope through a remarkable relationship with the pontiff forged during the darkest times of the pandemic. They didn’t see us as normal people, they saw us …

Vatican steps closer to allowing transgender people to be baptized as Catholics
1 year, 1 month ago

Vatican steps closer to allowing transgender people to be baptized as Catholics

Associated Press  

In the United States, the national conference of Catholic bishops rejects the concept of gender transition, leaving many transgender Catholics feeling excluded. On Wednesday, the Vatican made public a sharply contrasting statement, saying it’s permissible, under certain circumstances, for trans people to be baptized as Catholics and serve as godparents. “It is a major step for trans inclusion … it …

Pope Francis Suggests There Might Be Ways To Bless Same-Sex Unions
1 year, 2 months ago

Pope Francis Suggests There Might Be Ways To Bless Same-Sex Unions

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has suggested there could be ways to bless same-sex unions, responding to five conservative cardinals who challenged him to affirm church teaching on homosexuality ahead of a big meeting where LGBTQ+ Catholics are on the agenda. New Ways Ministry, which advocates for LGBTQ+ Catholics, said the letter “significantly advances” efforts to make …

Pope suggests blessings for same-sex unions possible in response to 5 conservative cardinals
1 year, 2 months ago

Pope suggests blessings for same-sex unions possible in response to 5 conservative cardinals

Associated Press  

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has suggested there could be ways to bless same-sex unions, responding to five conservative cardinals who challenged him to affirm church teaching on homosexuality ahead of a big meeting where LGBTQ+ Catholics are on the agenda. New Ways Ministry, which advocates for LGBTQ+ Catholics, said the letter “significantly advances” efforts to make LGBTQ+ Catholics welcomed …

Pope suggests blessings for same-sex unions are possible in response to 5 conservative cardinals
1 year, 2 months ago

Pope suggests blessings for same-sex unions are possible in response to 5 conservative cardinals

LA Times  

Joseph Zen, retired archbishop of Hong Kong, is among five conservative cardinals who are challenging Pope Francis to affirm Catholic teaching on homosexuality. Pope Francis has suggested there could be ways to bless same-sex unions, responding to five conservative cardinals who challenged him to affirm church teaching on homosexuality ahead of a big meeting where LGBTQ+ Catholics are on the …

Pope says he knows what non-binary means, welcomes LGBT people to church: ‘All persons are children of God’
1 year, 8 months ago

Pope says he knows what non-binary means, welcomes LGBT people to church: ‘All persons are children of God’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He said that it is “one of the beautiful …

Pope Francis, Anglican, Presbyterian leaders denounce anti-LGBTQ laws
1 year, 10 months ago

Pope Francis, Anglican, Presbyterian leaders denounce anti-LGBTQ laws

Firstpost  

Pope Francis, the head of the Anglican Communion and top Presbyterian minister together denounced the criminalization of homosexuality and said gay people should be welcomed by their churches. They were asked about Francis’ recent comments to The Associated Press, in which he declared that laws that criminalize gay people were “unjust” and that “being homosexual is not a crime.” South …

Pope clarifies homosexuality and sin comments in note
1 year, 10 months ago

Pope clarifies homosexuality and sin comments in note

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis has clarified his recent comments about homosexuality and sin, saying he was merely referring to official Catholic moral teaching that teaches that any sexual act outside of marriage is a sin. Francis first made the comments in an interview Jan. 24 with The Associated Press, in which he declared that laws criminalizing homosexuality were “unjust” and …

The Pope said being gay isn't a crime. Why this should come as no surprise
1 year, 10 months ago

The Pope said being gay isn't a crime. Why this should come as no surprise

Firstpost  

Pope Francis’ long history of making similar comments in support of LGBTQ people’s dignity, despite the church’s rejection of homosexuality, has provoked plenty of criticism from some Catholics Once again, Pope Francis has called on Catholics to welcome and accept LGBTQ people. Francis’ long history of making similar comments in support of LGBTQ people’s dignity, despite the church’s rejection of …

Homosexuality not a crime, says Pope Francis
1 year, 10 months ago

Homosexuality not a crime, says Pope Francis

India Today  

Pope Francis criticised laws that criminalise homosexuality as “unjust,” saying God loves all his children just as they are and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church. READ: Vatican bars gay union blessing, says God 'can't bless sin' “These bishops have to have a process of conversion,” he said, adding that they …

The AP Interview: Pope says homosexuality not a crime
1 year, 10 months ago

The AP Interview: Pope says homosexuality not a crime

Associated Press  

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust,” saying God loves all his children just as they are and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church. Francis acknowledged that Catholic bishops in some parts of the world support laws that criminalize homosexuality or discriminate against LGBTQ people, and …

Pope Francis: 'Homosexuality is not a crime'
1 year, 10 months ago

Pope Francis: 'Homosexuality is not a crime'

The Hindu  

Pope Francis criticised laws that criminalise homosexuality as “unjust,” saying God loves all his children just as they are and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQIA+ people into the Church. Pope Francis acknowledged that Catholic bishops in some parts of the world support laws that criminalise homosexuality or discriminate against the LGBTQIA+ community, and he …

Pope Francis says homosexuality is not a crime, but a sin
1 year, 10 months ago

Pope Francis says homosexuality is not a crime, but a sin

LA Times  

Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust,” saying God loves all his children just as they are and called on Roman Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church. Francis acknowledged that Catholic bishops in some parts of the world support laws that criminalize homosexuality or discriminate against LGBTQ people, and he himself …

‘We are all children of God’: Pope says homosexuality not a crime
1 year, 10 months ago

‘We are all children of God’: Pope says homosexuality not a crime

Al Jazeera  

In an interview with the AP, Francis criticises laws criminalising homosexuality and calls on bishops to welcome LGBTQ people. Pope Francis has criticised laws that criminalise homosexuality as “unjust”, saying God loves all his children just as they are and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church. Francis acknowledged that Catholic bishops …

Pope: No same sex marriage, but uphold other rights
3 years, 3 months ago

Pope: No same sex marriage, but uphold other rights

Associated Press  

STORY: In Air Pope Gay Marriage - Pope: No same sex marriage, but uphold other rights LENGTH: 02:18 FIRST RUN: 1757 RESTRICTIONS: TYPE: Italian/Natsound SOURCE: AP-REUTERS AGENCY POOL STORY NUMBER: 4344203 DATELINE: 15 September - In Air SHOTLIST: RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP-REUTERS AGENCY POOL In air - 15 September 2021 1. SOUNDBITE Pope Francis: “Marriage is marriage, but this does not …

In Pope's homeland, ex-priest leaves church over gay unions
3 years, 9 months ago

In Pope's homeland, ex-priest leaves church over gay unions

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A former priest and LGBTQ …

LGBTQ Catholics stung by Vatican rebuff of same-sex unions
3 years, 9 months ago

LGBTQ Catholics stung by Vatican rebuff of same-sex unions

Associated Press  

The Vatican’s declaration that same-sex unions are a sin the Roman Catholic Church cannot bless was no surprise for LGBTQ Catholics in the United States — yet it stung deeply nonetheless. She was responding to a formal statement Monday from the Vatican’s orthodoxy office, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, saying Roman Catholic clergy may not bless such …

Vatican Says Church Can't Bless Same-sex Unions as Gay Acts Are 'Sinful', Pope Francis Agrees
3 years, 9 months ago

Vatican Says Church Can't Bless Same-sex Unions as Gay Acts Are 'Sinful', Pope Francis Agrees

News 18  

The Vatican said on Monday that priests and other Roman Catholic Church ministers cannot bless same-sex unions and that such blessings are “not licit” if carried out. Pope Francis approved the response, the CDF said, adding that it was “not intended to be a form of unjust discrimination, but rather a reminder of the truth of the liturgical rite”. At …

Vatican says Church does not support same-sex civil unions – despite Pope comments
4 years, 1 month ago

Vatican says Church does not support same-sex civil unions – despite Pope comments

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Vatican has said comments …

Pope's comments supporting gay civil unions were CUT from 2019 interview footage
4 years, 2 months ago

Pope's comments supporting gay civil unions were CUT from 2019 interview footage

Daily Mail  

The Pope's comments endorsing same-sex civil unions which emerged this were mysteriously cut from 2019 interview footage, it has been revealed. Pope Francis's endorsement of same-sex civil unions this week were cut from 2019 interview footage, it has emerged Francis, 83, said: 'Homosexual people have the right to be in a family. Pope Francis, center, makes the sign of the …

Did the pope actually express support for civil unions last year, and was it censored?
4 years, 2 months ago

Did the pope actually express support for civil unions last year, and was it censored?

LA Times  

Question swirled Thursday about the origins of Pope Francis’ bombshell comments endorsing same-sex civil unions, with all evidence suggesting he made them in a 2019 interview that was never broadcast in its entirety. In the movie, which was shown at the Rome Film Festival, Francis says gay people have the right to be in a family since they are “children …

Pope Francis endorses same-sex civil unions
4 years, 2 months ago

Pope Francis endorses same-sex civil unions

Daily Mail  

Pope Francis has endorsed same-sex civil unions, saying in a documentary that homosexual people are 'children of God' and that they 'have the right to be in a family'. Pope Francis has endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time since taking the papal role How previous popes have approached same-sex civil unions John Paul II John Paul II Pope …

Francis becomes 1st pope to endorse same-sex civil unions
4 years, 2 months ago

Francis becomes 1st pope to endorse same-sex civil unions

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis became the first pontiff to endorse same-sex civil unions in comments for a documentary that premiered Wednesday, sparking cheers from gay Catholics and demands for clarification from conservatives, given the Vatican’s official teaching on the issue. James Martin, a Jesuit who has sought to build bridges with gay Catholics, praised the comments as “a major step …

Pope endorses same-sex civil unions in new documentary
4 years, 2 months ago

Pope endorses same-sex civil unions in new documentary

LA Times  

Pope Francis waves at the end of the weekly general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican on Wednesday. Pope Francis broke new ground in the Roman Catholic Church acceptance of same-sex civil unions by endorsing some relationships between gay people during an interview for a documentary that premiered Wednesday. “His statement on civil unions is historic and …

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