This is an act of mercy and compassion toward not only gay priests but gays in general, probably the first positive mention from a pope on the topic. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
Shanley, it may be remembered, is the flagrantly gay priest who, among other things, publicly supported the North American Man - Boy Love Association. (firstthings.com)
Hasn't the catholic church been riddled with gay priests for centuries? (religion.blogs.cnn.com)