Pope Francisco strongly condemns corruption, because he says it is not a sin more, and rejects homosexuals are marginalized by the Catholic Church in the first book-length interview on the pope published Tuesday.
The volume, entitled "The name of God is mercy" and was written by the Vatican correspondent Andrea Tornielli, will be published in more than 80 countries, including Spain, although today the Italian media and broadcast excerpts.
Regarding corruption, strongly criticized, as it has done repeatedly throughout his pontificate, people who commit this crime.
"There is a difference between sinful and corrupt. The first recognized with humility being a sinner and continually asks forgiveness to be able to lift, while the corrupt is raised to the system, it becomes a habit of mind, a way of life "he says.
According to Francisco, "it is the corrupt who sins, he does not repent and pretends to be a Christian, who laments the poor security in the streets, but then deceives the State evading taxes With his double life, shocked.".
"It's not easy to leave this corrupt condition for inner reflection Generally, the Lord saved through great trials of life, they can not avoid situations (...) We must repeat:.. Sinners themselves, corrupt no, "he insists.
In relation to homosexuals, he said that should not be marginalized and remember the words he spoke on the flight back from Brazil to Rome in 2013 when he said: "If a person is gay, looking for Mr. and has good will who am I to judge? ".
"Memory then paraphrase the Catechism of the Catholic Church, which explains that these people should be treated with care and should not be marginalized," he says.
"I especially like to talk about 'gay people', because the first is the person with dignity The person is not only defined by their sexual orientation. Do not forget that we are all creatures loved by God, in His infinite love target "he continues.
But not only it refers to these two issues, but Bergoglio also reflects on the situation in which they find themselves divorced and remarried, the processes of annulment or prisoners serving sentences in prisons.
To speak of those who are divorced and remarried, one of the most controversial issues raised between progressive and conservative sectors of the Catholic Church, the pope cites the case of nieces.
"I have a niece who married in a civil ceremony with a man before he could get the annulment. They wanted to get married, they loved, wanted children actually have had three," says Bergoglio.
"This man was so believer that every Sunday when I went to church, she went to confession and told the priest. 'I know you can not acquit me, but I have sinned in this and in this one, give me a blessing' This a man is religiously formed, "he adds.
Francisco also addresses the processes of annulment to criticize the lengthy and costly procedures, and recall the recent reform announced in September and thanks to which will now be more agile, simple and inexpensive.
In discussions with the Vatican Tornielli, Bergoglio also refers to memories of his youth and related his experience as a pastor to explain the reasons that led him to announce this extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, which began on December 8 episodes and is held until 20 November.
"The mercy of God is a great light of love, of tenderness, because God forgives not a decree, but with a touch," he says.
In his view, mercy is a core value for Catholics, because everyone needs "of the mercy of God," including the pope himself.
"Every time I cross the door of a prison for a visit always comes to my mind a thought. 'Do they not Why' 'I do not feel better than them, their fall could have been mine," he says.
"How many of us would deserve a sentence? And it would be fair. But God forgives. How? By mercy," says Francisco.