Speaking about the Catholic Church and Pope Francis' popularity, he said, "This is one of the paradoxes and weird hypocrisy of that organization [Catholic Church]. The pope came here last year and said, 'Who am I to judge with regards to somebody's sexual orientation?' I think it is important to differentiate between lip service towards something and actually making change. I think it is hopeful, but saying this in 2015, 'Who am I to judge?' is something that should have been said 100 years ago."
He went on, stating that the Church has undeniably institutionalized an irrational "aversion to homosexuality" and how that related to his own music.
"It is one that has institutionalized gender inequality as well, dangerous policy over contraception and, in this case, it still harbors and irrational aversion to homosexuality," he continued. "Which in my view I think that is why I was driven to write 'Take Me to Church.' I think the church provides an excuse for homophobia."
This is true, though. A lot of what Pope Francis says sound progressive, but they still adhere to the Church's laws regarding homosexuality. As much as I dislike Richard Dawkins, he was completely correct when he described Pope Francis as a wolf in sheep's clothing as opposed to the wolf in wolf's clothing that previous popes were.
I guess the Pope is in a tricky position though, because the moment he actively contradicts something in the bible it either renders it fallible, or him inadequate for the job. Both would be bad news for them.
