Mary McAleese brands Catholic teaching on homosexuality «evil»

Former Irish President Mary McAleese has warned that the Catholic Church’s teaching on homosexuality is «evil».

The two-term President was speaking at an event in Navan, County Meath this afternoon.

In a wide-ranging talk, she also said arguments against women in the priesthood are «untenable» – and labelled Pope Francis a disappointment when it comes to women’s rights.

She remains a practising Catholic, but she views the church’s teaching on homosexuality as another dark chapter in the church’s history.

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