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Realism about civil unions

It is possible to square what the Pope said with the Catholic tradition. But it isn’t easy—particularly when the Pope and the Vatican let the widespread misinterpretation of the remarks (if indeed it is a misinterpretation) stand uncorrected. But, as a practical matter, to give special recognition to such unions is to endorse homosexual activities. [1]