Pope Francis reveals that his predecessor Benedict XVI supported his stance on civil partnerships for same-sex couples, despite the Catholic Church's opposition to LGBTQ marriages. Francis highlights the importance of protecting same-sex couples through civil union laws, while acknowledging the contrasting views of the more conservative Benedict. The revelation is shared in a new book set for publication in Spain.
Pope Francis found an ally in his predecessor Benedict XVI when he spoke in favor of civil partnerships for same-sex couples , the pontiff said in a new book due out in Spain. The work is set for publication on Wednesday, but its contents were shared in advance on Tuesday with several media, including Reuters. Francis has confirmed the Catholic Church ’s opposition to LGBTQ marriages, but has repeatedly said same-sex couples have a right to be protected by civil union laws.
A greater openness towards the LGBTQ community has been one of the hallmarks of his 11-year papacy, but the more conservative Benedict was not known as sympathetic to the cause. Nevertheless, Francis said Benedict stood up for him before an unnamed group of cardinals who had gone to him to complain about the pope’s “heresies” on civil partnerships. “They showed up at his home to practically put me on trial and they accused me in front of him of backing same-sex marriage,” Francis sai
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