A priest in Puerto Rico is refusing to resign – after he was exposed as a former gay porn star.

San Juan Pastor Jose Santiago faced an outcry after explicit videos spread online of him engaging in camsex with another man.

According to the Mirror, the preacher has defended himself from calls to resign, saying that he is no longer a homosexual – and is married to a woman.

He said: “In those days I was gay and participated in homosexual activities, but God touched me, God transformed me, God gave me a woman who loves me and she loves my past.

“I haven’t seen any of these films in years. I don’t receive any money for them and it’s part of a life that is over.

“We have all done things we regret. That part of my life was before I knew God.”

In October, the Pope vowed to investigate allegations that a diocese in northern Italy includes priests who posted naked photos on gay websites.

An investigation in November shed light on a “large gay scene” for priests in Ireland, with a number frequenting local gay bars.

One priest, ‘Fr C’ – admitted to being in a long-term gay relationship, while another, known as ‘Fr L’, admitted to hooking up with a fellow priest after being ordained.