"Holy See not in favor of death penalty for gays, Vatican spokesman clarifies"

As if the point needed clarification?!

Homosexual rights advocates in Italy harshly criticized the [Holy See's]remarks, labeling them “grotesque” and “anachronistic.”

The Director of Vatican Radio, Father Frederico Lombardi, defended the archbishop’s remarks, saying “no one wants the death penalty or jail or fines for homosexuals.” (CNA)

Oh that's right, if the Church even dares to do anything less than totally support an international right to homosexual marriage .... it gets accused of favoring the death penalty for homosexuals.

Now that sure sounds like a reasonable way to discuss the issue. (/sarcasm.)