“A person once asked me, in a provocative manner, if I approved of homosexuality. I replied with another question: 'Tell me: when God looks at a gay person, does he endorse the existence of this person with love, or reject and condemn this person?' We must always consider the person.”

Argentinian Catholic priest and pontiff since 2013, Pope Francis is known for his emphasis on humility, social justice, and dialogue with other faiths. His teachings often reflect a pastoral approach, blending traditional doctrine with a focus on the marginalized and ecological responsibility.