In his time leading the Catholic Church, Pope Francis has made multiple public statementssuggesting a softening of the church’s view on LGBTQ+ identities.
And a recent private conversation between the Pope and a gay man may be a sign of even more progressive views to come within the Catholic Church.
Juan Carlos Cruz, who was reportedly sexually abused as a child by Chilean priest Fernando Karadima, recently spent time with Pope Francis at the Vatican, during which the Pope offered kind — and perhaps surprising — words about his sexuality. According to The Guardian, Juan Carlos said the topic came up because some Chilean bishops reportedly accused him of lying about his abuse, and attempted to paint him as a pervert.
But Pope Francis reportedly made it clear that Juan Carlos’s sexuality is not an issue, in his orGod’s eyes. As Juan Carlos told CNN, the Pope said, “You know, Juan Carlos, that does not matter. God made you like this. God loves you like this. The Pope loves you like this and you should love yourself and not worry about what people say." www.teenvogue.com
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But Pope Francis reportedly made it clear that Juan Carlos’s sexuality is not an issue, in his orGod’s eyes. As Juan Carlos told CNN, the Pope said, “You know, Juan Carlos, that does not matter. God made you like this. God loves you like this. The Pope loves you like this and you should love yourself and not worry about what people say." www.teenvogue.com
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