Vatican priest sacked over open support for gay practice

I couldn't find any recent information about a Vatican priest being sacked specifically for openly supporting gay practice. However, I can provide some context and background information on the Catholic Church's stance on homosexuality and the treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals within the Church.

The Catholic Church has traditionally taught that homosexual acts are sinful and that same-sex attraction is not in line with God's plan. However, in recent years, there have been some shifts in the Church's approach to LGBTQ+ issues.

In 2019, Pope Francis made headlines when he said that the Church should not "condemn" people who are gay, and that God loves everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation. This statement was seen as a significant departure from the Church's previous stance on homosexuality.

Despite this, the Church's official teaching on homosexuality has not changed. The Catechism of the Catholic Church still states that "homosexual acts are intrinsically disordered" and that "they are contrary to the natural law."

It's worth noting that while some Catholic priests and bishops have spoken out in support of LGBTQ+ individuals and have advocated for greater acceptance and inclusion, others have been more critical and have continued to uphold the Church's traditional teaching on homosexuality.

In terms of specific instances of Vatican priests being sacked for supporting gay practice, I couldn't find any recent examples. However, there have been cases of priests being disciplined or removed from their positions for speaking out in support of LGBTQ+ rights or for being openly gay themselves.

For example, in 2018, a priest in the United States was removed from his position as a chaplain at a Catholic hospital after he publicly supported same-sex marriage and advocated for greater acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals within the Church.

It's important to note that while the Catholic Church has a complex and sometimes contradictory approach to LGBTQ+ issues, there are many individuals and organizations within the Church who are working to promote greater acceptance and inclusion of LGBTQ+ individuals.