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WASHINGTON -Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese made the
following statement today in reaction to Pope Benedict's anti-gay
comments regarding marriage. In talking about marriage equality the Pope
referenced "pseudo-matrimonies" and said, "Matrimony and the family are
not, in reality, a casual sociological construction or the fruit of
specific historic and economic situations."
"It is unfortunate that the Pope would choose so early in his
pontificate to sweepingly condemn so many faithful Catholics. There is a
long Biblical tradition of showing love and compassion for all. It is
from that tradition that so many fair-minded Catholics want to see their
Pope speaking. It's sad that he's choosing to ignore that tradition and
to divide his followers."
"No one in the fight for marriage equality is asking any church to
perform or recognize these marriages. What we're asking for are equal
rights and responsibilities under the law. There are millions of gay,
lesbian, bisexual and transgender Catholics who should feel welcomed by
their Church. Today they do not."
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The Human Rights Campaign is the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual
and transgender political organization with members throughout the
country. It effectively lobbies Congress, provides campaign support and
educates the public to ensure that LGBT Americans can be open, honest
and safe at home, at work and in the community.
