WelCom February 2023
Pope Francis has condemned the criminalisation of homosexuality and backed the repeal of such legislation in countries where it exists, saying the Catholic Church must work towards an end to what he described as ‘unjust’ laws.
‘Being homosexual is not a crime,’ he said in an interview with Vatican Media. ‘Yes, but it’s a sin…First let’s distinguish between a sin and a crime.’ Francis said bishops in countries that support criminalising homosexuality ‘have to have a process of conversion’ and apply ‘tenderness, please, as God has for each one of us.’