Breaking: This is a major step forward in the church's support for LGBTQ people.
— James Martin, SJ (@JamesMartinSJ) October 21, 2020
Pope Francis: “What we have to create is a civil union law,” he said. “That way they are legally covered. I stood up for that."https://t.co/wscr7u3HRZ
Pope Francis's support for same-sex civil unions is a major step forward in the church's support of LGBTQ people. It is in keeping with his pastoral approach to LGBT people, including LGBT Catholics, and sends a strong signal to countries where the church has opposed such laws.
— James Martin, SJ (@JamesMartinSJ) October 21, 2020
What makes Pope Francis comments supporting same-sex civil unions today so momentous? First, he is saying them as Pope, not Archbishop of Buenos Aires. Second, he is clearly supporting, not simply tolerating, civil unions. Third, he is saying it on camera, not privately. Historic
— James Martin, SJ (@JamesMartinSJ) October 21, 2020
To journalists who are asking: What @Pontifex said during our audience last year remains private at his request (so we could speak freely) but I can say we spent 30 minutes discussing #LGBT people. Francis was warm, open and attentive; and I felt inspired, consoled and encouraged
— James Martin, SJ (@JamesMartinSJ) October 21, 2020
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Pope Francis saying he supports same-sex civil unions is “momentous,” says @JamesMartinSJ. “He’s creating a new space for LGBT people… He’s saying it on the record and he’s being very clear. It’s not simply that he’s tolerating it – he’s supporting it.” pic.twitter.com/27g2qCxFxU
— Christiane Amanpour (@camanpour) October 21, 2020
For those who think the Pope's comments about same-sex civil unions are no big deal: Perhaps in the US or Western Europe. But in places like Poland, where some bishops are virulently anti-LGBT; or Uganda, where bishops side with laws criminalizing homosexuality, it's a big deal.
— James Martin, SJ (@JamesMartinSJ) October 21, 2020
Analysis by @ctrlamb on why the Pope's most explicit support to date on same-sex civil unions could be a landmark moment in the Church’s ministry to gay Catholics. https://t.co/sLWVUqcfv4 #Catholic #news #francesco
— The Tablet (@The_Tablet) October 21, 2020
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