I suppose the Catholic Church’s idea of “family values” includes the sexual abuse as well as the physical abuse of children by pedophile priests. And while on the subject, let’s not forget that the Roman Catholic Church is littered with the very gays and lesbians that it repeatedly condemns. If this is not the most hypocritical organization on the planet, I don’t know what is. TGO
Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press
MADRID – Tens of thousands of people celebrated a Mass honoring the family as a building block of Christianity in downtown Madrid on Sunday.
The outdoor service under bright blue skies in Colon square was conducted by Archbishop Antonio Rouco Varela on Sunday with the backing of the conservative opposition Popular Party.
The Roman Catholic Church has in recent years balked at Spain’s rapid transition from a once-staunchly Catholic nation to one of Europe’s most liberal.
The Vatican has sternly opposed the Socialist government-led transformation, which has ushered in gay marriage, fast-track divorce and allowed easier abortions.
“Whenever the true worth of matrimony and family values is questioned, negative consequences come forward rapidly,” Rouco Varela said.
Pope Benedict XVI conveyed his blessing from Rome via a video link and the three kings made an appearance riding camels.
Catholic congregations from throughout Europe sent delegations of faithful and clergy to the service.
