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May 14, 2026 • minute read

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Francis, 87, has made liberalization toward lgbtq catholics a hallmark of his papacy That said, many people have still praised the steps forward that were made. Since he became pope in 2013, he has urged the decriminalization of homosexuality.

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During the same conference, francis suggested that gay children could seek psychiatric treatment, saying As well as stressing that homosexuality was still a 'sin' under catholic doctrine, francis also came under fire for using homophobic slurs on a number of occasions When [a homosexual trait] shows itself from childhood, there is a lot that can be done through psychiatry, to see how things are.

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Keep up with the latest in lgbtq + news and politics Sign up for the advocate's email newsletter. Francis acknowledged that catholic bishops in some regions support laws that criminalize homosexuality or discriminate against lgbtq+ people But he attributed such attitudes to cultural backgrounds, and said bishops need to recognize the dignity of everyone.