Rome to Ban Those with 'Deep-seated Homosexual Tendencies' from Seminaries -- Tomorrow- November 28, 2005 We've all heard reports of a Vatican document which will prevent those "who are actively homosexual, have deep-seated homosexual tendencies, or support the so-called 'gay culture' " from entering the seminary. Apparently, the document will be released tomorrow. From The New York Times:The long-awaited document, which has leaked out in sections over the last few months, was published Tuesday in Italian by an Italian Catholic Web site, AdistaOnline.it.The document appears to allow ordination only.http://thepopeblog.blogspot.com/2005/11/rome-to-ban-those-with-deep-seated.html Pope: Don't Fear Death- November 1, 2005 Today, on All Hallows Eve, Pope Benedict XVI said that the November 1 feast of All Saints and the November 2 feast of All Souls encourage Christians to offer prayers for their departed loved ones and can also help them "think of the mystery of death without fear.""New life, received through baptism, is not subject to the corruption and power of death," he said.For Christians, "death is a gateway from the earthly pilgrimage to the home of heaven, where the Father welcomes all his children of...http://thepopeblog.blogspot.com/2005/10/pope-dont-fear-death.html |