William Chatten
student | South Philadelphia
"He should mind his own business. Let him keep his opinions to himself. He’s not knowledge-able about the subject. He has no idea what he’s talking about, not a clue."
Gina Rullo
digital marketer | Queen Village
"I’m a fan of the pope but on this issue, I would respectfully disagree. Kids should have a choice to be who they are. They have a right to live their lives and be who they want to be. I’m a firm believer in freedom of expression."
Sonia Martin
homemaker | Queen Village
"I’m very supportive of the rights of transgender children. When you reject a child, it causes extreme pain. In the case of a trans child, you’re rejecting their intrinsic self. I don’t think the pope intends to reject any person but that’s the message he’s giving."
Mary Ryan
interior designer | Queen Village
"I don’t agree with his statement at all. I find it offensive. Trans kids need all the support they can get. I’m a little taken aback, because the pope has been liberal on LGBT issues. But on the other hand, he’s coming from a place of loyalty to the Catholic Church."
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