malg
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This new pope is certainly shaking things up. This is from the BBC and is taken from a Vatican synod:
A preliminary report written by bishops during a Vatican synod said homosexuals had "gifts and qualities to offer".
The report does not challenge the Church's long-held opposition to same-sex marriage, but some gay rights groups hailed it as a breakthrough. Conservative groups rejected the report, one labelling it a "betrayal".
More than 200 bishops have been taking part in the synod since 5 October. It was convened by Pope Francis to debate controversial issues such as abortion, contraception, homosexuality and divorce. Monday's report, issued half-way through the two-week meeting, said: "Homosexuals have gifts and qualities to offer to the Christian community.
"Are we capable of welcoming these people, guaranteeing to them a fraternal space in our communities?"
A preliminary report written by bishops during a Vatican synod said homosexuals had "gifts and qualities to offer".
The report does not challenge the Church's long-held opposition to same-sex marriage, but some gay rights groups hailed it as a breakthrough. Conservative groups rejected the report, one labelling it a "betrayal".
More than 200 bishops have been taking part in the synod since 5 October. It was convened by Pope Francis to debate controversial issues such as abortion, contraception, homosexuality and divorce. Monday's report, issued half-way through the two-week meeting, said: "Homosexuals have gifts and qualities to offer to the Christian community.
"Are we capable of welcoming these people, guaranteeing to them a fraternal space in our communities?"