The recent coverage of Rome's ban on homosexuals entering the priesthood is, for me, baffling. Why do we care? There was extensive comment in the broadsheets, TV and radio when it seems to me that it's a non-issue. The Catholic Church believes homosexuality is an "intrinsic moral evil". They couldn't be clearer about it and they are entitled to that opinion.

So why the surprise when they ban these people from joining the priesthood? I think what is at play here is not a crusade for gay rights, but more another front opened in the battle to consign the Catholic Church to the bin of history by portraying it as an archaic, outmoded institution.

Personally, I'm all in favour of that. However, I would rather attack them for their blatant contradictory practices throughout the centuries than attack them for rigidly enforcing their moral code.

Published by Colm.