Bishop Lheureux on Homosexuality

Bishop Lheureux on Homosexuality

Philippe Harrouard interviews Bishop LHEUREUX, Bishop of Perpignan, on the position of the Church and the remarks of Pope John Paul II, who is very opposed to homosexuality/ MGR LHEUREUX does not regret his remarks on homosexuality made five years ago during an interview on the radio, He had been overwhelmed by the flood of reactions (insults but also moving confidences). This is a subject that remains very difficult to address probably because there is still a certain taboo that prevents us from talking calmly about homosexuality. He adds that two things must be said: "...homosexual physical relationships cannot fit within the moral tradition of the Christian church and it is not morally possible to accept them" but beyond the moral condemnation we must consider that there are many men and women who have not chosen their homosexual status and we must try to help them to live normally, to live as Christians. You have to make an effort to meet them." ... it is possible to live with great dignity ... a difficult situation which is that of homosexuals".

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File : Catholic Church and Homosexuality

Publication date : 5 November 1979