AP-Reuters, though, Francis added that individual nations were free to enact laws that recognize marriage equality and provide civil protections for same-sex relationships.“I have spoken clearly about this, no?” Francis said when asked if he approved of legislation supporting marriage equality. “Marriage is a sacrament.
Marriage is a sacrament. The church doesn’t have the power to change sacraments. It’s as our Lord established.”The 84-year-old Argentinian-born pope made the comments while returning to Rome after his first travel abroad since undergoing surgery in July.
He observed if LGBTQ+ folks “want to spend their lives together, a homosexual couple, nations have the possibility civilly to support them, to give them safety with regards.