#  Pope Francis urges pastoral care for transgender people, draws line between ministry and ‘indoctrination’ - The Washington Post 

 





October 21, 2016

 

 

> ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — Pope Francis says Jesus would never turn away transgender faithful and that priests today should accompany them spiritually, even if they undergo sex change operations, sin and repent.

Source: *[Pope Francis urges pastoral care for transgender people, draws line between ministry and ‘indoctrination’ - The Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2016/10/02/pope-francis-urges-pastoral-care-for-gay-transgender-people-draws-line-between-ministry-and-indoctrination/)*



 

 

 



 

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