U.S. Catholic Bishops: 'People of Goodwill Should Support LGBT Youth'
release the statement. The group includes Cardinal Joseph Tobin, archbishop of Newark, and Archbishop John Wester of Santa Fe.“All people of goodwill should help, support, and defend LGBT youth; who attempt suicide at much higher rates than their straight counterparts; who are often homeless because of families who reject them; who are rejected, bullied and harassed; and who are the target of violent acts at alarming rates,” the statement reads.It continues, saying, “the Catholic Church values the God-given dignity of all human life and we take this opportunity to say to our LGBT friends, especially young people, that we stand with you and oppose any form of violence, bullying or harassment directed at you.”While this may not be the type of.
