English and Welsh Bishops Speak on Equality Bill

(2 Feb 10 - RV) One of the most talked about issues of Pope Benedict’s speech to the Bishops of England and Wales was his call for them to fight the proposed Equality Bill, which Churches fear may strip them of their current right to turn down applicants for jobs if they are actively homosexual or have changed their gender.

The Archbishop of Cardiff Peter Smith talked to reporters about the issue after meeting with the Pope...