c) Persons with Homosexual Tendencies 199. In relation to persons with homosexual tendencies who seek admission to Seminary, o r discover such a situation in the course of formation, consistent with her own Magisterium 304 , “ the Church, while profoundly respecting the persons in question , cannot admit to the seminary or to holy orders those who practise homosexuality, present deep - seated homosexual tendencies or support the so - called ‘gay culture’ . Such persons, in fact, find themselves in a situation that gravely hinders them from relating correctly to men and women. One must in no way ove rlook the negative consequences that can derive from the ordination of persons with deep - seated homosexual tendencies ” 305 .
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