Did the pope say gay marriage is okay

More Contact Us. About Us. Login My Profile Logout. Nur Ibrahim. This is not the first time Francis has reached out to the gay community, starting with his declaration about the sexual orientation of priests, saying "If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?

Snopes Membership. Around 67 countries and jurisdictions around the world have laws that criminalize consensual same-sex sexual activity, and 11 of those can or do impose the death penalty, according to the The Human Dignity Trust.

They must be integrated into society," Francis said back then to reporters. Snopes Now available in the app store! Sections Latest. VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis reaffirmed that homosexuality is not a crime, and that any sexual act outside of marriage is a sin, in a written response to a request for clarification about his remarks during a recent interview with the Associated Press.

Francis' predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, was notably more conservative on such matters, saying in that gay marriage was a threat to the traditional family that undermined "the future of humanity itself. In a Jan. Francis acknowledged that homosexuality is sinful, but said it should not be criminalized.

Pope clarifies remarks about

Pope Francis has granted his formal approval allowing Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples so long as they do not appear to endorse their marriage, marking the church's most. Correct Attribution About this rating.

Fact Check. Pope Leo said "the church’s teaching will continue as it is" in regards to marriage equality. He added that such bishops should undergo a process of change within themselves and recognize everyone's dignity. However, he was criticized for a decree from the Vatican's doctrine office which stated that the Catholic Church could not bless same-sex unions.

In a note, he is making clear he was merely referring to official Catholic moral teaching that teaches that any sexual act outside of marriage is a sin. Accessed 25 Jan. Nur Nasreen Ibrahim is a reporter with experience working in television, international news coverage, fact checking, and creative writing.

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Yes, but it's a sin. Pope Leo XIV laid out his stance on gay marriage and abortion in his inaugural address to the Vatican diplomatic corps. Fine, but first let's distinguish between a sin and a crime," he said. Fact Checks. Francis also quoted the Catechism of the Catholic Church, saying that gay people must be respected, welcomed, and not discriminated against.

About this rating. My Profile. Pope Francis has clarified his comments about homosexuality and sin. Submit a Rumor. He acknowledged that Catholic bishops around the world support laws that criminalize homosexuality and discriminate against the LGBTQ community, attributing it to differing cultural backgrounds.