Westminster Catholic gay activists back conference comparing Pope Benedict to Fred ('God hates fags') Phelps

[didymus]

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Westminster Catholic gay activists back conference comparing Pope Benedict to Fred (‘God hates fags’) Phelps

But then I took a closer look at the banner for the event (above). And I noticed that Pope Benedict XVI had been placed in the company of some of the most hate-filled people on the planet. Indeed, he’s right next to “Pastor” Fred Phelps, a revolting American bigot whose slogans include “God hates fags” and “Priests rape boys”.

This event, whose publicity material grossly defames the Holy Father, is being publicised by the Soho Masses Pastoral Council (an official ministry of the Diocese of Westminster) on its website. And Pendergast is not a lone maverick: he has close connections to the Magic Circle and is very highly regarded in Eccleston Square.

The Pope is not the only person defamed by this banner: pictured to his left, unless my eyes deceive me, is the Rev Nicky Gumbel, Vicar of Holy Trinity, Brompton. He’s certainly not liberal on homosexuality, but he’s not a bigot. I seem to recall that he’s a barrister as well as an Anglican minister: perhaps he might want to consult his lawyers.

 

[aggiecatholic05]

evil hates good. always has always will.

 

[VanDoodah]

Phelps says what the Pope wishes he could.

 

[averheyen]

I think I lost you on the “Catholic Gay activists” part.

 

[Havard]

Phelps says what the Pope wishes he could.

You must be a very confused person if you truly believe that. I suggest you take the time to learn more about His Holiness before you attribute such erroneous and despicable ideas to him.

Edit: typo