Cardinal Zenon Grocholewski on Vatican Radio

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This radio interview accomplishes two things:

1. It makes very clear that the Vatican instruction rules out all but homosexual men with transitory tendencies:

"Those with a homosexual inclination find themselves facing a trial and deserve understanding, he said. They should not be discriminated against in any way, he said.

But their exclusion from the priesthood should not be seen as discrimination, he said. People should understand that the church has a sacred right to discern men suitable for priestly ordination. "

1. Unfortunately, the examples of temporary episodes may leave Catholics wondering if these fellows are the best the Church has to offer (drunkards and convicts and those who committed homosexual acts to garner favor). See below:

“For example, some curiosity during adolescence; or accidental circumstances in a state of drunkenness; or particular circumstances, like someone who was in prison for many years.”

"Or, in some situations, he said, homosexual acts may be a way to please someone in order to obtain favors. "

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