For those interested in Pope Francis’ inflight remarks on homosexuality: “There have always been homosexuals, people with homosexual tendencies. Sociologists say, if its true, that in times of epochal changes, some social, ethical phenomena increase; one of them would be this...
“This is an opinion of some sociologists. Your question is clear: what would I say to a father who sees that his son or daughter has that tendency? I would say first to pray, don’t condemn, dialogue, understand, make space for them. Let them express themselves...
”At what age does this concern (inquietudine) of the child express itself? Its important. One thing is when it shows itself in a child. There are many things one can do with psychiatry, to understand things. Another thing is when it shows itself after 20 years of age or so.
”But I’ll never say that silence is a remedy. To ignore a son or daughter with homosexual tendencies is a lack of paternity and maternity. You are my son or daughter, as you are, I’m your father, mother, let’s talk…don’t throw them out of the family.”
