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Pope Francis said laws criminalizing homosexuality are “unjust,” calling homosexuality a sin for Catholic worshippers, but not a crime.

Pope Francis said laws criminalizing homosexuality are “unjust,” calling homosexuality a sin for Catholic worshippers – but not a crime. “Being homosexual isn’t a crime,” Francis said in an interview this week with The Associated Press.

He noted that Catholic bishops around the world support laws criminalizing homosexuality and discriminating against LGBTQ individuals. He said the leaders should "have to have a process of conversion,” and opt for “tenderness, please, as God has for each one of us.”

“We are all children of God, and God loves us as we are and for the strength that each of us fights for our dignity,” Francis said. The pope said the Catholic Church should work to end laws criminalizing homosexuality.

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[StrawHatGuy]

Yes it is not a crime. It is a sin which makes it even more deadly

[ikoyDaPnoy]

Sin = Breaking God's Law
Crime = Breaking man's law

Which is worse to commit?

[carlocastillo]

He’s emphasizing forgiveness of all, humility, and kindness. He wants us to bring those in the sin of homosexuality to the faith and full submission to God by approaching them with gentleness and humility. He says this because many Christian brothers and sisters unfortunately approach homosexual people with hatred. This just pushes them away from the faith.

[Margie]

God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah for the very things we are celebrating and teaching in schools.

[argonyuanlagansua]

Other media literally cuts off the "it is a sin" part.

[kevincollims]

Isaiah 5:20-21

Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter

He who has ears to hear, let him hear

[immanuelesimonelli]

The point people aren’t understanding is yes it is a sin but we are all sinners and must not point fingers because none of us are perfect. People just like pointing fingers all day but can’t spot their own sins. Everyone must worry about them selves. We know homosexuality is a sin but also is fornication and also is hate and also are many other things that all of us do. We all commit sins. Pope Francis is 100% right and don’t say anything wrong he admitted it is a sin.

[MoloIongo]

I love how people always say “He said it is not a crime” but never acknowledge how he immediately after says it is a sin.

[j.damianovaz]

Lev. 18:22 and 20:13 forbids male incestuous sexual relations

[Imperator.Maxentius]

According to the Bible, it's a sin.

[aChristianStudies]

A sin that prevents you from entering Heaven (1 Cor 6:9-10).

[thebiglad]

Being woke is trendy. Before you know it he will be saying that Jesus was asexual instead of celibate and that the Holy Spirit is genderqueer.

[DivinaeMisericordiae]

Like St Augustine said; Hate the sin but Love the sinner!

[joneeboi]

When did sin become less important than crime 😢

[viloygt]

💔💔💔💔 the Catholic Church needs prayers.
Lord have mercy

[GodsArmyUK]

The Bible says it is an abomination. In several verses. This man is leading God's people to damnation.

[dannyboy]

It becomes a crime when they sing "we're here we're queer we're coming for your kids"

[graceantonio]

I GUESS IT MEANS WE DON'T TREAT THEM AS CRIMINALS BUT AS SINNERS, WHO NEED PRAYERS & COMPASSION. NOT TO BE CONDEMNED BUT TO BE HELPED TO LOOK TO GOD -- SEEK GOD.

[SaucyCow]

I listened to man instead of God my whole life they always said homosexuality is not in the Bible or it’s man and child or it’s just love. I was bisexual for 18 years I’m 23 now and I always thought I was born this way until I started questioning if it was okay. It was always in the back of my mind when I was with the same gender and God showed me it wasn’t okay, the reason I like the same gender was because of sexual abuse from the same gender I was 6 and she was my teacher. That is what created me gay and perverted my mind. Jesus will not shame you he loves you all equally so much. He just wants to help you and save you turn to him before it’s too late when he comes back he won’t be merciful anymore. Jesus delivered me from homosexuality, video game addiction, suicide, healed me of physical and emotional abuse, depression, self harm, gay relationship, fear etc… he can to you too. Stop listening to man and start listening and following God read his word (the Bible) and see for yourself or just talk to him and he will show you anything and help you with anything.

[definitelymaybe]

Tell me you're look warm without telling me. Tell me you're friends with the world without telling me.