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Updated 98-05-04
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Information on the situation for homosexuals
in the Holy See:
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Do people have sex in the
Vatican? I suppose some do and I'm sure they go about it very quietly.
Homosexuality is not mentioned in the laws of the Holy See. The Swiss Guard
maintains security within the Vatican City, except for the Piazza San Pietro
- St. Peter Square - which is controlled by Italian police. Several buildings
in Rome, as well as the Papal summer residence just outside the city, are
under the jurisdiction of the Holy See.
The Vatican is the centre
for the Catholic world's inhibition concerning everything sexual. The Pope,
absolute ruler of the Holy See and leader of the whole Catholic Church,
is not exactly a gay advocate. His statements of hate and prejudice against
such a large group of the world population, many of whom are his followers(!),
have a great effect on many easily led Christian fanatics. I cannot see
anything good coming from such fanaticism.
The Vatican claims that any
form of sexual act that doesn't lead to the possibility of conceiving children
is a mortal sin and leads to Hell.
If you have any further
information on the current situation in the Holy See, please contact
me.
Age of consent |
Male-Female |
Male-Male |
Female-Female |
Holy See |
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No information available. Only
sex possibly leading to conception acceptable.
Further information on the
Holy See can be found at:
The
Holy See - Official website
Webfoot's
Guide to the Vatican City
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Statistics:
Church state, Europe
Area: 0.44 km²
Population: 850
Capital: Vatican City
Currency: lira
Papal Installation Day:
Nov. 22 |
ISO 3166 Internet Country Code(s):
.va
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