This is another example of members of the clergy caving in to the pro-gay zeitgeist. It's as if these clergy never heard the of the saying "sticks and stones..." Words only sting if they touch conscience. As a person struggling with same-sex attraction, I welcome the Vatican's clear and firm stand on the topic. I suppose if I wanted to justify acting on the inclination, then I might need sweet and consoling words of compassion. But for those that are attempting to fight it, and live chastly for Christ alone, we perfer a battle cry instead. Christus Vincit, Christus Regnat, Christus Imperat!