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Pope Francis urges parents to 'never condemn' gay children

Jan 27, 2022, 3:35amUpdated on Jan 31, 2022
By: News 12 Staff
Pope Francis urged parents at the Vatican Wednesday to "never condemn" their gay children.
News 12's Thema Ponton asks Long Islanders how they feel about the Pope's statement.
News 12 reached out to the Diocese of Rockville Centre for a response to the Pope's message but it declined to comment.
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