Pope Francis' Comments on Homosexual Men in Seminaries
Pope Francis allegedly made offensive comments about homosexual men not being allowed in church seminaries due to 'too much' gay sexual activity, using a derogatory slur. This contradicts his previous more liberal views on LGBT rights.
Key Points
- Pope Francis allegedly stated that homosexual men should not be admitted to church seminaries due to 'too much' gay sexual activity
- The Pope's comments were met with 'incredulous laughter' by bishops at the meeting
- This goes against recent moves to amend seminary admission rules and contradicts Francis' previous more accepting stance on homosexuality
Pros
- Francis is known for taking a more liberal view on LGBT rights
Cons
- Offensive language used by the Pope in addressing the issue