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In reply to the discussion: What will happen if this man becomes Pope? [View all]Ian David
(69,059 posts)Pope favorite has defended African Kill the Gays laws
The top three candidates for Pope are all vehemently anti-LGBT, with one defending African laws punishing gay people with death.
Pope Benedict XVI resigned earlier today (11 February), with the 85-year-old citing ill health and his advancing age.
Ghanaian Cardinal Peter Turkson, president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, has said many of the laws imposed on gay people in Africa are an exaggeration.
Last year, the National Catholic Register reported the Cardinal saying it is important people understand the reasons why some African governments have created legislation against homosexuality.
Turkson argues the intensity of the reaction is probably commensurate with tradition, saying the African culture needs to be respected.
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http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/pope-favorite-has-defended-african-%E2%80%98kill-gays%E2%80%99-laws110213