The Bishop of Tenerife, Bernardo Álvarez, apologizes after the controversy over his words about homosexuality
the bishop of Tenerife, Bernardo Alvarez, has apologized this Friday to the collective LGTBI after saying in Canarian Television than "homosexuality is a mortal sin if done consciously and freely» and regretted that his words have «caused pain» and induced to «Confusion«.
«First of all, I apologize to all those I may have offended with my words, especially to people LGTBI, to whom I express my respect and consideration. I must admit that I was not successful in answering some questions that require more careful reflection and explanation. I did not want to promote discrimination, nor compare homosexuality, alcoholism or any other reality“, he points out in a statement sent to the media.
Alvarez The statement concludes by reiterating its “accession» to the teachings of the Church and his will totransmit them faithfully«, as well as his communion with the Pope Francisco and his teaching.
Hate crime
The words of Bernardo Alvarez have caused a huge stir and generated deep rejection in society and even in the political class, starting with the president of Canary Islands, Ángel Víctor Torres, who described them as "unacceptable«.
El CCOO union has requested the Prosecution to investigate the bishop of Tenerife for his statements about homosexuality because he considers that «can be classified as a hate crime«.
Meanwhile, the association LGTBI Diverse has launched an internet campaign calling for the dismissal of the bishop in which it has collected more than 4.440 signatures in 24 hours. this association LGTBI recalls that in 2007 the Bishop of Tenerife «justified» the sexual abuse of minors, indicating that «there are children who provoke", in addition to noting that "homosexuality harms people and society«.
