Gay catholic men

The relationship between the Catholic Church and homosexuality is complex and often contentious, involving various conflicting views between the Catholic Church and some in the LGBTQ community. According to Catholic doctrine, solely having same-sex attractions itself is not considered inherently sinful; it is the act of engaging in sexual activity with someone of the same sex that is regarded.

Existing priests who may deal with homosexual tendencies yet are committed to a life of chastity and otherwise to the Church’s teachings can certainly continue in their priestly ministry. Regarding candidates for the priesthood, in December the Congregation for the Clergy, with Pope Francis’s approval, reaffirmed that men who live a homosexual lifestyle, have “deep-seated homosexual.

Courage is an international apostolate of the Catholic Church that ministers to “same-sex attracted” men and women (their words, not mine).

A former Catholic priest is speaking out about being gay and what the church needs to do to help, not hurt, Catholics who identify as LGBT.