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Steven P. Millies, Professor of Public Theology and Director of The Bernardin Center, Catholic Theological Union

It shouldn't seem so surprising when the pope says being gay 'isn't a crime' – a Catholic theologian explains

Pope Francis leads the second vespers service at St. Paul's Basilica on Jan. 25, 2023, in Rome. Alessandra Benedetti/Corbis via Getty Images

Once again, Pope Francis has called on Catholics to welcome and accept LGBTQ people.

“Being homosexual isn’t a crime,” the pope said in an interview with The Associated Press on Jan. 24, 2023, adding, “let’s distinguish between a sin and a crime.” He also called for the relaxation of laws around the world that target LGBTQ people.

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