Francis' comments were widely reported in the popular press, becoming one of his most famous statements on lgbtq people So where did pope francis stand on the matter [2][3][4] welcoming the comments, lgbtq group gay catholic voice ireland said that this is the first time a pope has used the word 'gay', a word originating from within the lgbtq community, rather than 'homosexual', a word.
Bishops welcome Pope Francis’ message for the Jubilee Year of Hope 2025
The papacy of pope francis ended with the same core doctrine for lgbtq+ people that he inherited
Pope francis died on easter monday, april 21, at 88, leaving behind a polarizing legacy on lgbtq+ engagement
His approach to queer rights oscillated between moments of apparent empathy and deeply rooted institutional resistance In 2013, his famous who am i to judge? comment about gay priests signaled a potential shift.
