Pope Francis defends LGBT rights, Pope Benedict aboard plane
By DW
06 February 2023 |
10:48 am
Returning from Africa, Pope Francis took umbrage with those who used Pope Benedict XVI's death to attack the church. He was also joined by fellow faith leaders he traveled with in defending the gay community.
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