Pope Francis says homosexuality is ‘not a crime’ in interview with the Associated Press - LifeSite

Wed Jan 25, 2023 - 8:05 am ESTWed Jan 25, 2023 - 9:40 am EST ANALYSIS VATICAN CITY (LifeSiteNews) — In a new interview conducted with the Associated Press, Pope Francis has once again issued brief, confusing comments on the issue of homosexuality, which seem to firmly contradict the Catholic Church’s teaching through the centuries. “Being homosexual is not a crime,” the Pontiff said, “but it’s a sin.” He made the remarks in a sit down interview he gave to the Associated Press (AP) on Tuesday, which was published just before the weekly general audience on Wednesday, January 25. The AP wrote that Francis acknowledged some Catholic bishops “support laws that criminalize homosexuality or discriminate against the LGBTQ community,” but the Pope reportedly styled such positions as stemming from cultural backgrounds. “Bishops in particular need to undergo a process of change to recognize the dignity of everyone,” the AP wrote, paraphrasing Francis’ comments. “These bishops have to have a …