Did Pope Francis Err on Legalized Sodomy? by Paul Murano

Famously, pious Catholics have taken to holding their breath when Pope Francis gives an impromptu interview, hoping the Holy Spirit will keep the pontiff from uttering error on faith or morals. As philosopher Peter Kreeft said on a recent podcast, this pope has “a genuine heart and compassion for [the] suffering” but “he’s not a great intellectual.” This combination, a hallmark of liberalism, explains why the postmortem of Francis’ recent Associated Press interview urging the legalization of homosexuality was so predictable — progressives rejoiced while traditionalists fumed. Both interpreted the pope’s comments in light of a preconceived narrative, and it seems both were off base. But all things considered, there’s little justification for claiming Francis’ sentiments represent a marked departure from Catholic tradition on the intersection between law and morality. …

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