Sexually active gays ‘unwelcome in priesthood’

THE Vatican has said homosexuals who are sexually active or who support “gay culture” are unwelcome in the priesthood unless they have overcome their homosexual tendencies for at least three years in a document posted on the internet yesterday.

The long-awaited document is scheduled to be released by the Vatican on November 29. A Church official confirmed the authenticity of the posting by the Adista news agency.

The document, called an “Instruction” is only five pages, including footnotes.