A Rhode Island priest implored his LGBTQ congregants not to leave his church after a bishop's controversial tweet calling for Catholics not to attend or support Pride Month events.
An earlier tweet rom Providence Bishop Thomas J. Tobin warned Catholics that Pride Month events "promote a culture and encourage activities that are contrary to Catholic faith and morals" and added, "They are especially harmful to children."
Celebrities, including actress Mia Farrow, reacted to the tweet, calling Tobin a "hate-filled hypocrite" and tweeting "kids are in far more danger at a catholic church than at a gay pride gathering."
If you ask me, the Catholic Church has a hell of a lot of nerve talking about what's harmful to children.
Bishop Tobin has declined to comment through a church diocese spokesperson, but released a written statement, backtracking from his original tweet.. "I regret that my comments yesterday about Pride Month have turned out to be so controversial in our community, and offensive to some, especially the gay community. That certainly was not my intention, but I understand why a good number of individuals have taken offense."
Joe Lazzerini, the President of Rhode Island Pride, wasn't surprised by the Catholic bishop's lack of support. "To call us harmful to children was unwelcome and unnecessary and attacks us in a month where we should be celebrating our progress as a community."
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