In AP Interview, Pope Francis Says Homosexual Acts Are ‘Sins,’ But Not ‘Crimes;’ Says Bishops Who Support Anti-Sodomy Laws Need ‘Process of Conversion

[Michie]

VATICAN CITY (AP) — 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.

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The AP Interview: Pope says homosexuality not a crime

VATICAN CITY (AP) — 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.

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[Michie]

‘Being Homosexual Is Not a Crime,’ Pope Francis Reiterates in New AP Interview

The Pope told the AP that bishops who support laws that criminalize homosexuality ‘have to have a process of conversion’ and should apply ‘tenderness, please, as God has for each one of us.’

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I’m in complete agreement with the pope on this one.

 

[Michie]

That timely AP interview: What, precisely, did Pope Francis say about homosexual sin?

That timely AP interview: What, precisely, did Pope Francis say about homosexual 'sin'? — GetReligion

Let’s say that Pope Francis decides to sit down for an Associated Press interview, thus guaranteeing coverage that will appear in the maximum number of mainstream publications around the world. The basic headline is generic, but points to newsworthy topics: “ Pope discusses his health, critics and

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[Michie]

Confusion abounds in Pope’s AP interview [News Analysis] | News Headlines

Another month, another papal interview, another spate of confusion.

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[joymercy]

Breaking of the 6th commandment is a mortal sin that must be confessed. Also, there must be penance, and a firm plan of amendment. Sinners must be led into the Way of the Cross. Will we teach them, will we lead them, or will we slam the door in their faces?

Jesus sat and ate in the homes of people who were deemed unclean.

He showed us by example, how to love people into transformation.

How will they know, if they have not heard?

Even the hardest hearts can be moved to conversion through the love of God.