Over in the Vatican City, Pope Francis is making
headlines for his stance on gay issues. During an
interview with The Associated Press, the pope criticized laws
that criminalize homosexuality as quote unjust. He went on
to say being homosexual isn't a crime. He did
say, however, he considers homosexual behavior a sin
, but called on catholic bishops who support the anti
gay laws to welcome L g b t. Q
people into their churches. These comments are first from
a pope, and it really illustrates the tight rope
that this pope is walking, on the one hand
, trying to include L G b T. Q
Catholics while, on the other hand, trying to
stay in line with the church's long held opposition to
L g b t. Q equality and civil institutions
like marriage.