The Italian Bishops' Conference has decided that homosexuals can be ordained to the priesthood.
New
guidelines on priestly seminaries, published on January 9, state: "When
homosexual inclinations are mentioned in the formation process, it is
also appropriate not to limit the distinction to this aspect alone, but
to consider its significance in the overall context of the young
person's personality, as is the case with every candidate."
Homosexual
seminarians are asked to live a celibate life, which is according to
homosexuals themselves an unrealistic view for their mental state.
The
Italian guidelines are published "ad experimentum for three years" and
have been approved by the Congregation for the Clergy.
Previous
guidelines, issued by the Vatican in 2016, stated that "practising
homosexuals" and men who "have deep-seated homosexual tendencies or
support a so-called homosexual culture" are generally excluded from
priestly formation.
In May, Francis advised the Italian bishops
NOT to open their seminaries to homosexuals, adding that there is
already enough “faggotry” (frociaggine) in priestly seminaries.
The Catholic Catechism calls homosexual acts an abomination in God's eyes.
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