Catholic Online: “Catholics in general are deeply perplexed,” said HIRH Prince Bertrand of Orleans-Braganza, one of the prominent petition signers. “As the sexual revolution continues to claim the innocence of our children and rip the family apart, we find shepherds within the sacred walls of Holy Mother Church who issue statements that contradict and undermine 2,000 years of sound Church teaching.”
Supporters of the petition are preparing to attend the upcoming Synod and openly challenge the Church, even Pope Francis, when it comes to the existing moral doctrines.
Cardinal Christoph Schönborn of Vienna spoke about his approval for homosexual unions. “We can and we must respect the decision to form a union with a person of the same sex,” the prelate said, “[and] to seek means under civil law to protect their living together with laws to ensure such protection.” Full report is here.
