Pope Francis reportedly was "shocked" by a bill that would allow gay couples to adopt children in Malta.
Maltese Bishop Charles Scicluna told the Times Of Malta that he spoke with Pope Francis about the bill and the pope encouraged him to speak out against it.
The Holy See's reaction may come as a surprise to those who have viewed him as progressive on gay rights. LGBT magazine "The Advocate" even named him their person of the year, citing his comments about homosexuals. "Who am I to judge a gay person of goodwill who seeks the Lord?" he told reporters in Italian in July.
Despite his July comments, the pope has a long history of being against gay rights. He has come out strongly opposed to same-sex marriage and called it "a destructive attack" on God's plan.
Lawmakers in Malta introduced a bill this fall to allow civil unions and same-sex adoptions. The legislature is expected to continue debating the proposed law in the new year.
Whos the pope anyways? when was the last time he made an album? lol Irrelevant
The fact there are still "Popes" now a days anyway , What his church offers is much more questionable than what a caring gay family who is willing to care of a child and love it unconditionally offers. GoodBYE.
Is this true? Because I don't want that a person like that represents the religion I belong. Maybe I should start to believe just in God and not follow these bad role models of Catholic churches.
, What his church offers is much more questionable than what a caring gay family who is willing to care of a child and love it unconditionally offers. GoodBYE.
