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moobu2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-04-10 06:51 PM
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Vatican hit by gay prostitution sex scandal reaching into Pope Benedict's household
The Vatican was today rocked by a sex scandal reaching into Pope Benedict's household after a chorister was sacked for allegedly procuring male prostitutes for a papal gentleman-in-waiting.



Angelo Balducci, a Gentleman of His Holiness, was caught by police on a wiretap allegedly negotiating with Thomas Chinedu Ehiem, a 29-year-old Vatican chorister, over the specific physical details of men he wanted brought to him. Transcripts in the possession of the Guardian suggest that numerous men may have been procured for Balducci, at least one of whom was studying for the priesthood.

The explosive claims about Balducci's private life have caused grave embarrassment to the Vatican, which has yet to publicly comment on the affair.

While Catholicism does not condemn homosexuality outright, its teaching is that homosexual acts "are intrinsically disordered". The Catechism of the Catholic church states unequivocally: "Under no circumstances can they be approved."

Balducci was arrested on 10 February, suspected of involvement in widespread corruption. A senior Italian government official, he is alleged to have to steered public works contracts towards favoured bidders. He has not been charged.

lol read about it here
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fascisthunter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-04-10 06:53 PM
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1. lol... phony cowards
hiding from the real world with their silly little traditions.
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county worker Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-04-10 06:57 PM
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2. We already had a post about this today with lots insults, go look for it and ad yours.
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moobu2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-04-10 07:07 PM
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4. Here's a link to the General Discussion post
<<Link>>

I posted it here in RT in case someone missed it.

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fascisthunter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-04-10 11:18 PM
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6. nah... I'm Happy Posting it Here, but thanks anyway
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dave29 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-04-10 06:59 PM
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3. expect an apology in 2146
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CatholicEdHead Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-04-10 08:37 PM
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5. Actually there is more and more condemning
by the RCC on homosexuality issues. First it was marriage, then adoption, and it is gradually getting worse and worse. The hypocrisy here is off the charts. Of course the teaching can change, we just need a new Papal administration. The John Paul II/Benedict XVI era will eventually come to an end. The teachings can change no matter what Rome whines about.
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laconicsax Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-05-10 01:35 AM
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8. You think that maybe the problem isn't just with the papacy?
Edited on Fri Mar-05-10 01:35 AM by laconicsax
:shrug:
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DeSwiss Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-05-10 10:49 AM
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11. "The teachings can change no matter what Rome whines about."
:shrug: - Then why call it a religion?!?!?!?
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RagAss Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-04-10 11:38 PM
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7. Worldwide search is on for someone who is surprised !
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Silent3 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-05-10 07:54 AM
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9. I was shocked.
This scandal appears to involve clergy looking for adult males.
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Christa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-05-10 09:12 AM
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10. One word only
Schadenfreude


:evilgrin:


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