Pope Francis on Gay Priests: Who Am I to Judge?

Tuesday, 30 July 2013 | by Pat's Picks

To many Vatican insiders, it looks like Pope Francis has softened his stance on gays. Yesterday he said he “won’t judge gay priests,” a sign many took to mean that an ” opening for a more conciliatory attitude toward gay members of the church” may be around the corner. Though the church is already open to gay members, some advocates felt heartened at the Pope’s openness to discuss the issue.