Pope Francis explains his phrase ‘who am I to judge?’

In 2013, Pope Francis made waves when in a press conference he said ‘who am I to judge’  when asked how he deals with LGBTI people. In the upcoming book The Name of God is Mercy, the pontiff offers a fuller explanation of his comment. ‘On that occasion I said this: If a person is gay

Rainbow Catholic network launches as Pope condemns same-sex marriage

LGBT Catholics from over 31 countries have launched a global network, as the Pope rallies against same-sex marriage. As he opens the Church’s annual synod, Pope Francis this week suggested that same-sex marriage is a “passing fad”. The Pontiff insisted the church cannot be “swayed by passing fads or popular opinion”, adding: “God’s dream for