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. Know more:
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.
Experts say even where the laws are not enforced, they contribute to harassment, stigmatization and violence against LGBTQ people. Francis quoted the Catechism of the Catholic Church in saying gays must be welcomed and respected, and should not be marginalized or discriminated against. 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 and so-called “conversion therapies.”
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