bans on homosexuality

“To solely equate homosexuality with ‘sexual conduct’ is both minimizing and antiquated,” one advocate said.

Some call the Pope’s acceptance of civil unions “revolutionary.” But his words far from absolve Francis and the Catholic Church from continuously restraining the human and civil rights of LGBTQ people.

Male homosexuality is punishable with up to two years of prison, which the court said reflects “public sentiment and beliefs.”