‘Ugly conclusions’, says Pope while defending gay couples order
By Staff Reporter
Pope Francis has defended his controversial approval of blessings to same sex couples, insisting those opposed to his declaration misunderstood him and jumped into “ugly conclusions”.
He was speaking Sunday during a link from his Vatican residence with the “Che Tempo Che Fa” program on Italy’s Channel 9.
“Sometimes decisions are not accepted, but in most cases when decisions are not accepted, it is because they are not understood,” Francis said.
The decision on December 18 last year by the leader of the Roman Catholic Church worldwide sparked resistance even among his lieutenants especially in conservative Africa where homosexuality is frowned upon.
“Sometimes decisions are not accepted, but in most cases when decisions are not accepted, it is because they are not understood,” he added.
“The danger is that if I don’t like something and I put it (the opposition) in my heart, I become a resistance and jump to ugly conclusions.
“This is what happened with these latest decisions on blessings for all,” he said, referring to the declaration known by its Latin title Fiducia Supplicans (Supplicating Trust). It was issued by the Vatican’s doctrinal department and approved by him.”
