Pope Francis challenges right-wing views on LGBT rights and climate change

Pope Francis is not a favourite among extreme right-wing Catholics. The head of the Church regularly repeats statements that irk them. He openly admits that people from the rainbow community have the right to worship God like everyone else. He called for blessings to be given to same-sex marriages. Additionally, he agreed to allow transgender people to be godmothers and godfathers.

On Wednesday, 24 April, Pope Francis gave an interview to CBS Evening News. He was asked about global warming and climate change. The head of the Church did not mince words. The clergyman said that everyone who does not believe in the occurring changes in atmospheric conditions "are just stupid." He once again stepped on the toes of those with far-right views.

Even though we receive news about climate catastrophes practically every day, many people still do not believe climate change is a fact. On Monday, 22 April, The World Meteorological Organization, in cooperation with the Copernicus agency, released terrifying data. It turned out that the temperature in Europe is rising twice as fast as in other parts of the world. Yet, there are still people who do not take these warnings seriously.

Pope Francis commented on people who do not believe that global warming is a fact and that a climate disaster hangs over the world. His words did not please right-wing sites.

"These are stupid people. They are stupid, even when studies are shown. They don't believe in it. Why? Because they do not understand or are interested in the situation, but climate change exists," said Pope Francis in a conversation with CBS Evening News.