ROME, Italy — Young homosexual men can train to become Catholic priests in Italy but not if they “support the so-called gay culture,” according to new Church guidelines approved by the Vatican.

to grasp its meaning in the global framework of the young person’s personality.’ All women – regardless of their sexuality – remain barred from becoming Catholic priests. Only men can ...

Young homosexual men can train to become Catholic priests in Italy but not if they "support the so-called gay culture", according to new Church guidelines approved by the Vatican. While stressing ...