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New guidelines published by the Italian Bishops' Conference on Friday accept the ordination of gay men to the Catholic priesthood.
"When we refer to homosexual tendencies, it is also appropriate not to reduce discernment to this aspect only, but, as for any candidate, to understand its meaning in the global framework of the young person's personality ," the report titled " Guidelines and norms for seminars".
However, the report states that any gay priest should never have sex, as has always been the case for heterosexual priests.
Officially, the Catholic Church teaches that homosexuals should be treated with dignity and respect, but that homosexual activity is "inherently disordered." It also says that men who "practice homosexuality, present deep-rooted homosexual tendencies or support so-called homosexual culture" cannot be ordained.
All women remain barred from the Catholic priesthood, regardless of their sexuality.
In January 2023, Pope Francis told the Associated Press in an interview that "being gay is not a crime."
Also in 2023, Francis approved "blessings" for same-sex couples, but insisted that marriage can only be between a man and a woman.
But while Francis has been more supportive of LGBTQ rights than any other pope, he has also used derogatory language about gay men. In May he said they should not be allowed to enter the priesthood.
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