The bishops are catching up to Pope Francis on gay rights

October 14, 2014 01:11

Stunning news came from Rome today where the bishops gathered for Pope Francis's Synod on the Family issued a report suggesting that the Church should create a more inclusive space for gay Catholics to participate in the life of the Church.

In the document, the bishops said without reservation that gay Catholics have "gifts and qualities to offer to the Christian community.' From that, they ask: "are we capable of welcoming these people, guaranteeing to them a fraternal space in our communities?'

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