Pope open to gay priests but not ordination of women

He has nothing against gay priests, but the new Pope remains opposed to the ordination of women.

Pope open to gay priests but not ordination of women

In a candid 82-minute in-flight press conference during his return trip from Brazil, Pope Francis said he will not judge priests for their sexual orientation.

“If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?” he asked.

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