Catholics advice on how to discuss same-sex attraction

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Priest’s book offers Catholics advice on how to discuss same-sex attraction: ”Made for Love: Same-Sex Attractions and the Catholic Church," written by Father Michael Schmitz and published by Ignatius Press, offers guidance on how to talk about subject "without pushing away those who view it differently than the Church"

Arrest made in Southern California church fires, vandalism: Most recent arson fires occurred at Resurrection Catholic Church in Los Angeles on Jan. 25 and the Church of the Angels in Pasadena on Jan. 13