Pope Francis: Refusing to sign gay ‘marriage’ licenses is a human right
September 28, 2015 (LifeSiteNews) — Pope Francis gave clear approval of Kim Davis’ stance against issuing homosexual “marriage” licenses as he traveled back to Rome Monday, calling it a “human right” for government officials to refuse to conduct a duty that violates their conscience. On the flight home from his first visit to the U.S., the pope was asked whether he supported individuals, including government officials, who decline to obey certain laws, for instance issuing “marriage” licenses to same-sex couples. “Conscientious objection must enter into every juridical structure because it is a right,” the Holy Father said in response. Religious liberty has been a hot-button issue in recent months in the United States as various small businesses across the country…Continue Reading