In Iceland, priest under police investigation for remarks on homosexuality
March 21, 2026
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CWN Editor's Note: The chancellor of the Diocese of Reykjavík, Iceland, is under police investigation for remarks that he made about homosexuality.
Msgr. Jakob Rolland said on a radio program that “some individuals with same-sex attraction seek spiritual guidance within the Church, including those who wish to change aspects of their lives,” ZENIT News reported. “He emphasized that the Church does not engage in what are commonly termed ‘conversion therapies,’ but offers pastoral accompaniment through prayer, sacramental life, and personal dialogue.”
Police are investigating whether Msgr. Rolland’s remarks violate a 2023 law that criminalizes attempts to alter sexual orientation. Violators face up to three years in prison.
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Mar. 21, 2026 9:47 AM ET USA
The opinion of the chancellor of the Diocese of Reykjavík is a prominent voice in the Church. This would be the time for Pope Leo and the Vatican to chime in on the issue of freedom to preach the Gospel, which is much more important for the salvation of souls than "global warming."
