Even I find that statement dishearting. Isn't the Catholic faith supposed to be based off the teachings of Jesus? Didn't Jesus teach love and acceptance of others, showing that by going to those outside of the Jewish faith and even dining with those the priest labled as unclean? Even if the church says being gay is a sin, they should not label those who choose that lifestyle as evil. That is just wrong, and really doesn't seem like any form of acceptance to me. You don't have to agree with the lifestyle, but you still should not judge those who choose it. The Pope, of all people should show that, instead of judging.