"Pope Affirms Church's Openness to LGBTQ+ Community with Conditions"

Pope Francis stated that the Catholic Church is open to all, including LGBTQ+ people, but emphasized that there are laws that regulate life within the Church. While women are not allowed to become priests and same-sex couples cannot marry in the Catholic Church, the Pope urged ministers to accompany all individuals, including those who do not conform to the Church's rules, with patience and love. Pope Francis has been working towards creating a more inclusive environment for traditionally excluded groups, such as the LGBTQ+ community, but must navigate a delicate balance between liberal and conservative members of the Church.