Pope Francis supports the civil laws on gay unions but clarifies that “marriage is between man and woman«
El pope francisco has been in favor of civil laws to defend the rights of homosexuals but not of «wedding «, That for the Church is the «union between a man and a woman«, As he said this Wednesday at the press conference during the return flight from his tour of Budapest y Slovakia.
During the return plane trip, in the brief and traditional meeting that the Pontiffs kept with the journalists who accompany them, answered some questions about abortion, gay marriage and communion for politicians such as Joe Biden, who support the legalization of abortion. Francisco was categorical: "Marriage in the Church is only between a man and a woman ».
«Marriage is marriage«
«I have spoken out on this. Marriage is a sacrament of the Church and it cannot be changed, but there are laws that try to help the situation of so many people of different sexual orientation and this is important. Help them, but without imposing things on the Church that by their nature cannot be«, Has clarified Francisco.
El Pope consider that «If a homosexual couple wants to lead a life together, the states have the possibilities to give them security, stability, inheritance, etc. not only for homosexuals but for all people who want to associate. But marriage is marriage«.
To clear any doubts about prejudice against gay people, Francisco has added that «this does not mean to condemn them. No, please, they are our brothers and sisters«.
At the same time, he has made it clear that «gay couples can use these laws, yes. But marriage as a sacrament is between man and woman. Sometimes what I say creates confusion, but we are all the same. The Lord is good, He wants us all to be saved, but please don't make the Church deny your truth«.
