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Africans Are Special But Everyone Will Gradually Accept —Pope Francis Speaks On Same-sex Blessing

Africans Are Special But Everyone Will Gradually Accept —Pope Francis Speaks On Same-sex Blessing
Catholic Primate, Pope Francis recently addressed criticism regarding his decision to allow blessings for same-sex couples by suggesting that those who are currently critical will come to understand his decision over time, except for Africans, whom he described as a “special case.”
In an interview with Italian newspaper La Stampa, the Pope mentioned that Africans tend to have a negative cultural perspective on homosexuality.
“Those who protest vehemently belong to small ideological groups. A special case is Africans: for them, homosexuality is something bad from a cultural point of view, and they don’t tolerate it.
“But in general, I trust that gradually everyone will be reassured by the spirit of the ‘Fiducia Supplicans’ declaration by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith: it aims to include, not divide. He invites people to welcome and then entrust people, and entrust themselves, to God.”
When asked about potential division within the church due to this decision, Pope Francis expressed that he was not concerned, and mentioned that there are small groups within the church demonstrating tendencies of schism that should be allowed to move on so that the church can focus on the future.
Speaking about his health status in recent years with hospitalisations, mobility issues, and cancelled trips becoming the order of his day, the 87-year-old said: “There are some aches and pains but it’s better now. I’m fine”.
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