Pope Francis warned today that in the US ‘Very strong reactionary stance’ grows among Catholics and affirmed that the Church is open to all, including homosexuals and transgenders, at a meeting with the Jesuits during their recent trip to Lisbon, the transcript of which was published this Monday by the Society of Jesus magazine La Civiltà Cattolica.

“I have seen that things are not easy in the US: there is a very strong reactionary attitude, organized, which structures even affective affiliation. I want to remind these people that “industrism” (moving backwards) is useless and it is necessary to understand that there is a correct evolution in understanding issues of faith and morality, ”the Pope said about the harsh criticism he receives. members of the Church in this country.

Francis criticized these people who described as “indierists”because “when you go back, you form something closed, without connection with the roots of the Church, you lose the juice of revelation.”

“You have been to the United States and you say you have experienced an atmosphere of secrecy. Yes, I think that in some situations you can experience this kind of weather. But then the true tradition is lost and ideologies are turned to in search of support and support of any kind. That is, ideology replaces faith, belonging to any part of the Church replaces belonging to the Church,” he added.

Francis repeated that “everyone” is “invited to live in the Church” when answering a question about homosexuality.

“Obviously, today the problem of homosexuality is very strong, and sensitivity to it varies depending on historical circumstances. But What I don’t like at all is that you look at the so-called “sin of the flesh” through a magnifying glass, as it has long been done with respect to the sixth commandment,” he stressed.