Pope Francis: Same-sex blessing a ‘special case’ for Africa
By DW
29 January 2024 |
4:54 pm
Pope Francis said he understands the opposition to same-sex blessings among priests in Africa, saying he knows "homosexuality" is considered "bad" in many societies and cultures there.
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