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On Gay Priests, Pope Francis Asks, 'Who am I to judge?'

Returning from Rio, Pope Francis stunned reporters aboard his plane.  Asked about gay people in the priesthood, he answered, “Who am I to judge?”  Has there been a change in Catholic teaching?  Is the new Pope changing the mold for the Papacy?

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Returning from Rio, Pope Francis stunned reporters aboard his plane. Asked about gay people in the priesthood, he answered, “Who am I to judge?” Has there been a change in Catholic teaching? Is the new Pope changing the mold for the Papacy?

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    Warren Olney

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