A priest who preaches that gay people can be ‘cured’ has been exposed as a former gay porn star.

Pastor Jose Santiago, from Puerto Rico, claims he called by God seven years ago and is now living life spreading the word of God.

He also claims to be happily married by a woman.

‘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,’ he said, the Mirror writes.

‘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.’

Santiago has resisted calls for him to stand down as the pastor at the House of Prayer Monte Santo, saying the images from the films were shared in a bid to discredit his church.

‘We have all done things we regret,’ he said. ‘That part of my life was before I knew God.’