Catholic church opposes statute that lawmakers approved in March
Gay ambassador called ‘faggot’ earlier this month
Pontiff made no public mention of criminalization of homosexuality
Official spoke about issue during Vatican meeting
Synod reiterates opposition to marriage, upholds ‘dignity’ for gays
Msgr. Krzysztof Charamsa worked for Vatican doctrinal body
Belen Jesuit in Miami cites church teachings
Referendum to define marriage in constitution failed in February
Charles Palmer-Buckley of Ghana spoke at Vatican synod on family
Grassi says Francis will make big changes in ‘small steps’