Pope Francis has denounced laws criminalizing same-sex relationships, saying God loves all his children as they are. “Being homosexual isn’t a crime,” Francis said Tuesday in an i… ...

Pope Leo XIV laid out his stance on gay marriage and abortion in his inaugural address ... He also said both unborn children and the elderly had inherent dignity as creations of God. The ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis apologized Tuesday after he was quoted using a vulgar and derogatory term about gay men to reaffirm the Catholic Church’s ban on gay priests.

In January 2021, he encouraged parents with gay children to "not hide behind an attitude of condemnation" but to offer support.

The Pope told reporters that laws against gay people were a sin and “injustice”, reports Reuters. “This is not right. Persons with homosexual tendencies are children of God,” said the Pope.

A Vatican official has confirmed Pope Leo XIV’s stance on gay marriage. According to the National Catholic Reporter, cardinal ...

ROME -- Pope Leo XIV signaled commitment to continuing the fight against clergy sexual abuse by appointing France's Bishop ...

NEW YORK -- Pope Francis says laws around the world criminalizing homosexuality are "unjust," and he wants Catholic bishops in nations that have such laws to work towards overturning them.

Pope Francis, the head of the Anglican Communion and top Presbyterian minister together denounced the criminalization of homosexuality on Sunday and said gay people should be welcomed by their chur… ...

opinion Commentary Here’s why the Pope’s announcement about gay couples is hard for some Christians This debate is about ancient literature, not progressive equality.

Did Pope Francis Say 'Being Homosexual Is Not a Crime'? In an interview with The Associated Press, Pope Francis said God loves all his children as they are.

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis was backed by the ceremonial head of the Anglican Communion and top Presbyterian minister in calling for gays to be welcomed by their churches as he… ...