buttercat1791 on Nostr: Here's an article in real English: ...
Here's an article in real English:
https://www.msn.com/en-sg/politics/government/vatican-announces-new-guidelines-allowing-gay-men-to-become-priests-in-italy-under-vow-of-celibacy/ar-BB1rlSSQ
The reporting on the topic really buries the lede. From the article I linked:
'During clarifications on admission criteria, “The aim of priestly formation in the affective-sexual realm is the ability to welcome celibacy as a gift, to choose freely, and to live this responsibly,” said the Italian Bishops’ Conference, according to RPP Noticias. The guidelines added that “the Church, while deeply respecting the people concerned, cannot accept into seminaries and holy orders those who lead a homosexual lifestyle, reveal rooted homosexual tendencies, or support what is called the gay culture,” reported RPP Noticias.'
In other words, the Italian bishops have said that same-sex attracted men can enter seminary, provided they have demonstrated a mastery of their sexual appetites and can live a commitment to celibacy.
https://www.msn.com/en-sg/politics/government/vatican-announces-new-guidelines-allowing-gay-men-to-become-priests-in-italy-under-vow-of-celibacy/ar-BB1rlSSQ
The reporting on the topic really buries the lede. From the article I linked:
'During clarifications on admission criteria, “The aim of priestly formation in the affective-sexual realm is the ability to welcome celibacy as a gift, to choose freely, and to live this responsibly,” said the Italian Bishops’ Conference, according to RPP Noticias. The guidelines added that “the Church, while deeply respecting the people concerned, cannot accept into seminaries and holy orders those who lead a homosexual lifestyle, reveal rooted homosexual tendencies, or support what is called the gay culture,” reported RPP Noticias.'
In other words, the Italian bishops have said that same-sex attracted men can enter seminary, provided they have demonstrated a mastery of their sexual appetites and can live a commitment to celibacy.