Pope Francis said homosexuality is ‘a sin’ but ‘not a crime’

By Lawrence Richard | Fox News

Leviticus 20:13

Pope Francis said during an interview Tuesday homosexual relations are “not a crime” and called laws that penalize homosexuality “unjust.”

At the Vatican, the Pontiff said that God loves everyone as they are and called on Catholics to do more to welcome people from the LGBTQ community into the church. He also encouraged them to support laws allowing homosexual practices.

“Being homosexual isn’t a crime,” Francis told The Associated Press.

Amid his remarks, Francis said there needed to be a distinction between a legal crime and a religious sin with regard to homosexual practices: “It’s not a crime. Yes, but it’s a sin. Fine, but first, let’s distinguish between a sin and a crime.”

Pope Francis speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at the Vatican, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023.  (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

The Pope added: “It’s also a sin to lack charity with one another.”

The Pope also addressed how some Catholic bishops support laws criminalizing homosexuality in some parts of the world. He, too, has referred to the issue in terms of “sin” but said bishops and others should undergo a process to change their thinking to recognize the dignity of all people.

“These bishops have to have a process of conversion,” he said, saying the bishops should observe the same “tenderness, as God has for each one of us.”

The Associated Press reported 67 countries or jurisdictions around the world have laws on the books criminalizing consensual same-sex sexual activity. Of these countries, 11 can or do impose the death penalty, according to The Human Dignity Trust.

Italian Arcigay gay rights association activists hold banners and flags during a demonstration in front of The Vatican, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009.  (AP Photo/Sandro Pace)

Such laws, even if not enforced, can contribute to harassment, violence or allow people to become stigmatization against LGBTQ people, according to the United Nations, which has repeatedly called for an end to such laws.

The UN also said such laws violate rights to privacy and freedom from discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. They are also a breach of international law to protect the human rights of all people, per the international body.

Francis called these laws “unjust,” and said the Catholic Church could and should work to put an end to them. “It must do this. It must do this,” he emphasized.

Francis also said gays must be welcomed and respected: “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.”

Pope Francis speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at the Vatican, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023.  (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

The Pope has made embracing the LGBTQ community a hallmark of his papacy but he has not challenged or changed Catholic teachings, which say people must be treated with respect but homosexuality is “intrinsically disordered.”

Francis repeatedly and publicly ministered to the gay and trans community and once favored granting legal protections to same-sex couples without wholely endorsing gay marriage, which Catholic doctrine forbids.

Despite the appreciable remarks, the Pontiff has been careful not to use the Vatican’s doctrine office to support or bless same-sex unions “because God cannot bless sin,” he said in 2021.

Pope Francis acknowledged that Catholic bishops in some parts of the world support laws that criminalize homosexuality or discriminate against the LGBTQ community, and he himself referred to homosexuality in terms of “sin.”  (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Such laws that impose the death penalty for homosexuality are common in Africa and the Middle East, some of which are inspired by Islamic law.

Catholic bishops are somewhat torn on the issue as some maintain a literal interpretation of Scripture and do not recognize homosexual relations, while others call for laws against homosexuality to be overturned.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

By Mark Gray 7:26pm PST, Nov 28, 2022

Psalms 6:7-9      NLT My vision is blurred by grief;
my eyes are worn out because of all my enemies.
Go away, all you who do evil, for the LORD has heard my weeping.
The LORD has heard my plea; the LORD will answer my prayer.

Candace Cameron Bure calls herself the Queen of Christmas, but her recent comments aren’t bringing joy to everyone. In a November 2022 interview with the Wall Street Journal, the “Full House” alum spoke about her decision to leave the Hallmark Channel for the Great American Family network — where she’s a chief creative officer as well as an actress — indicating the network has no plans to feature same-sex couples. “I think that Great American Family will keep traditional marriage at the core,” Candace told WSJ. The team at GAF, Candace said, are “Christians that love the Lord and wanted to promote faith programming and good family entertainment.” The comments didn’t sit well with everyone in Tinseltown, including one of her co-stars.

The Devil forces the weak to comply……….

Jodie Sweetin seemed to shade her “Full House” co-star as she backed JoJo Siwa. “You know I love you,” Jodie replied to JoJo’s criticism of Candace Cameron Bure on social media. Afterward, Candace unfollowed Jodie on Instagram.

As your read below the Ever-growing Acronym LGBTQIA+ Mental Illness Requires you to Agree with Their Satanic Rituals of Homosexuality and Gender Mutilation and Blurring of the Lines as clearly stated in the bible 

“Honestly, I can’t believe after everything that went down just a few months ago, that she would not only create a movie with intention of excluding LGBTQIA+, but then also talk about it in the press. This is rude and hurtful to a whole community of people,” tweeted JoJo Siwa, who previously called Candace Cameron Bure the “rudest” celebrity she’s ever met. JoJo added that Candace’s marriage comments are “genuinely embarrassing.”

The Weak Must Bow Down and Get On Their Knees Following Suit or They Will Be Ousted from Hollywood and $$$$$ to Eat too… Fear Not Says the Lord, Keep His Word Close, You Will Be Just Fine! He will give you everything you need to keep mind, body and spirit fed!

“Make DJ Gay Again,” Maren Morris said in an Instagram comment, referring to Candace Cameron Bure’s “Full House” character name.

“Bigot. I don’t remember Jesus liking hypocrites like Candy. But sure. Make your money, honey. You ride that prejudice wave all the way to the bank,” Hilarie Burton, a Hallmark Channel regular, tweeted to Candace Cameron Bure.

Bigot……..the word they love is the LEFTS TOOL devised by Satan as an Evil Plot to blur right from wrong. Meanwhile they separate themselves into THIS SHIT LGBTQIA+ plus WHITE, BLACK, MEXICAN, UKRAINIANS, IMMIGRANTS, ETC they GROUP PEOPLE which is BIGOTRY…. Speaking GODS WORD or CHOOSING NOT TO AGREE with ANTI-GOD BEHAVIOR is not BIGOTRY it’s TEACHING…. DONT RUN SINNERS, COME KNOCK …Jesus is here for ALL OF US!

“How’d I miss this twit?!” actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan — Hilarie Burton’s husband — chimed in below her reaction tweet. “Who the f*** is this person? Hey Hil? You’re awesome. We lucky to have ya. X.” The “Walking Dead” star later added, “‘Make your money honey.’ Lol… cooked kids dinner and was laughing whole time. Wife has words AND timing.”

“I love you @candacecbure for continuously choosing Christ before all. The media is an absolutely VILE space for negativity and I applaud you every time for how you handle yourself with the utmost grace. As they continuously twist the narrative to beat down on the Kingdom, you stand firm in faith and never let others dim your light for Him. No matter how out of context or warped the words may get, the enemy will not prevail. Society has gotten completely out of hand with believing every strategically worded headline broadcasted by the media…followed by cancel culture which is nothing but ugly. It is so incredibly sad to watch. I am lucky to get to view you from a lense closer than most, and see how you are truly the real deal. The Lord shines through you time and time again. The battle is HIS,” Candace Cameron Bure’s daughter, Natasha Bure, wrote on Instagram.

“Go off jojo!!!!!!! “Maddie Ziegler replied to JoJo’s criticism of Candace Cameron Bure.

Sick how they all bow down to the Evil Ways of LGBTQIA+ to GET $$$$ SHAME, by not stopping Evil, they let it prevail and God has a place for those who allow the twisting of minds against him, and the confusing of his young ones… To the point they self mutilate themselves.

The original article leaves out all the facts how the TRUTH that…. LGBTQIA+ is SPIRITUALLY & MENTALLY OFF

https://www.wonderwall.com/celebrity/celebrities-including-a-co-star-react-to-candance-cameron-bures-marriage-comments-670507.gallery?photoId=10001