They promote a culture and encourage activities that are contrary to Catholic faith and morals.
(AP) - Rhode Island’s Roman Catholic bishop on Sunday defended a tweet urging Catholics to not support or attend LGBTQ Pride Month events, saying it was his obligation to teach the faith ‘‘clearly and compassionately, even on very difficult and sensitive issues.’’ĭiocese of Providence Bishop Thomas Tobin sparked a backlash beginning Saturday when he tweeted, ‘‘A reminder that Catholics should not support or attend LGBTQ ‘Pride Month’ events held in June.