What the Pope thinks of being gay does not matter to the world. It matters to the people who like the Pope and follow the Pope... It is not a reflection of all religious people. ↗
If all Church power vests in the clergy, then the people are practically bound to passive obedience in all matters of faith and practice; for all right of private judgment is then denied. ↗
I am for a clear distinction between public and private life. I believe private matters should be regulated in private and I have asked those close to me to respect this. ↗