Tuesday, September 22, 2026
79.0°F

Erdogan backs cleric who claims homosexuality brings disease

| April 27, 2020 2:03 PM

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday threw his weight behind Turkey’s top Muslim cleric, who caused a storm by claiming homosexuality “brings disease and causes this generation to decay.”

Become a Subscriber!

You have read all of your free articles this month. Select a plan below to start your subscription today.

Already a subscriber? Login

Print & Digital
Includes home delivery and FREE digital access when you sign up with EZ Pay
  • $16.25 per month
Buy
Unlimited Digital Access
*Access via computer, tablet, or mobile device
  • $9.95 per month
Buy