Catholics Respond To Pope Francis’ Comments On Abortion, Gays
Catholics around the globe are expressing mixed but mostly positive reactions to Pope Francis' recent remarks that the church has become too focused on "small-minded rules" on hot-button issues like homosexuality and abortion.
At churches over the weekend, the faithful spoke about how they believed Francis' comments would impact the Catholic Church.
In the U.S., 26-year-old Evelyn Martinez, of Boston, says she agrees with Francis that compassion should be one of the church's main priorities. She says someone's sexuality shouldn't keep them away from a religion.
In the Philippines, Manila businesswoman Ching Domasian says she believes the church needs to keep up the fight against abortion and homosexuality, but she appreciates the pope's outreach.
Seventy-four-year-old Jose Baltazar, of Manila, says the pope has set his priorities mindful of stark realities.