Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Vatican (Men in Dresses): Sexually Active Gays Unwelcome
Vatican: Sexually Active Gays Unwelcome: "The Associated Press
Tuesday, November 22, 2005; 2:08 PM
VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican says homosexuals who are sexually active or support 'gay culture' are unwelcome in the priesthood unless they have gotten over their homosexual tendencies for at least three years, according to a church document posted on the Internet by an Italian Catholic news agency.
The long-awaited document is scheduled to be released by the Vatican on Nov. 29. A church official who has read the document confirmed the authenticity of the Internet posting by the Adista news agency.
The document said that 'the church, while deeply respecting the people in question, cannot admit to the seminary and the sacred orders those who practice homosexuality, present deeply rooted homosexual tendencies or support so-called gay culture.'"
Tuesday, November 22, 2005; 2:08 PM
VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican says homosexuals who are sexually active or support 'gay culture' are unwelcome in the priesthood unless they have gotten over their homosexual tendencies for at least three years, according to a church document posted on the Internet by an Italian Catholic news agency.
The long-awaited document is scheduled to be released by the Vatican on Nov. 29. A church official who has read the document confirmed the authenticity of the Internet posting by the Adista news agency.
The document said that 'the church, while deeply respecting the people in question, cannot admit to the seminary and the sacred orders those who practice homosexuality, present deeply rooted homosexual tendencies or support so-called gay culture.'"
