A young, intelligent, oxbridge educated, imaginative young man with an impressive sense of humour who works in the Foreign Office sent an internal email with suggestions for the planned Papal visit. These included, amongst other things, the Pope opening a help line for abused children, launching his own brand of condoms and blessing a gay marriage. The Foreign Office has issued an official apology saying they are ''appalled'' by the email which was very ''disrespectful'' toward the Pope.
May I, on my own behalf, since my Foreign Office do not represent my views, issue a statement of my own.
I find this young man (who ever he is) rather amusing and I applaud his bravery. AND; I am appalled at the disrespect the Pope has shown toward abused children within his church. I am also appalled at the millions of lost lives that could have been saved if the Pope had sanctioned the use of condoms in the fight against AIDs.
AND..........homophobia under any guise is appalling and disrespectful
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/faith/article7107466.ece