Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Pope objects to Hungary's same-sex law

Pope Benedict XVI told visiting Hungarian bishops in the Vatican last week that they were right to criticise the recognition of same-sex couples in Hungarian law, as it not only runs counter to the tenets of the Church, but also those of the Hungarian Constitution.

Cardinal Péter Erdő delivered a speech in Italian describing Hungarian society as disappointed and pessimistic, adding that Hungarians' feeling for the common good has faded.

The pope replied that difficulties in trusting other people are a legacy of communism.

He described the situation of Hungarian families as grave and criticised the spread of common-law partnerships.

Government spokesman Dávid Daróczi said in reply that the cabinet wanted to provide a legal opportunity in the law that will take effect next year, so that those who live together outside marriage are not discriminated against in everyday matters. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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