Pope Francis's autobiography released in Russia with censorship
Pope Francis's autobiography, titled "Life: My Story Through History," has appeared in Russian bookstores. However, readers noticed that the content of the book in the Russian edition differs from the original. A section in which the pontiff discusses the rights of people with non-traditional sexual orientation has been removed from the text.
In the original version of the book, the Pope explicitly states that "homosexuality is not a crime." This statement is an important part of his position on social issues. In the Russian translation, this passage was completely excluded from the text, which has sparked discussion among critics and readers.
Representatives of the publishing house have not yet provided official comments regarding the reasons for the cuts. It is worth noting that Russia has strict laws concerning the dissemination of information about LGBT relationships. It is likely that the editors decided to alter the book to comply with the requirements of Russian legislation.
Pope Francis's autobiography covers many stages of his life: from his childhood in a family of Italian immigrants in Argentina to the beginning of his service in the Vatican. The book tells of important historical events that the pontiff witnessed and his views on the modern world.
The situation with censorship in the book has raised questions about how international works are adapted for the Russian market. Despite the changes, the book remains available for purchase and continues to attract the attention of those interested in the life story of the current head of the Catholic Church.