In an interview during a flight from Brazil, Pope Francis said in reference to gay people, "who am I to judge him?"

Pope Francis signed a “Document on Human Fraternity” which stated that the “diversity of religions” is “willed by God”.

During a flight from Rome to Madagascar, Pope Francis said to French author Nicolas Senèze "It was an honor to be attacked by the Americans", described in Senèze's book as wealthy and often traditionalist.