Santiago, Chile, Aug 3, 2010 / 12:01 pm
After celebrating Mass on the campus of San Joaquin Catholic University last week, the Archbishop of Santiago, Cardinal Francisco Javier Errazuriz, addressed the recent legalization of same-sex “marriage” in Argentina.
Speaking to reporters, the cardinal said, “Maybe two people, two men or two women want to live together and share their lives, but to call that 'marriage' is an aberration which some countries are falling into. It is sad that Argentina has fallen into that,” he added.
“History is repeating itself. That is, something new comes along and becomes the fad that everyone applauds. After a while, after a few years, people see that it was a mistake,” the cardinal continued.
Speaking about the possibility of Chile passing a law legalizing gay 'marriage,' Cardinal Errazuriz responded: “With the low birth rate in our own country, there is going to be a drop in the population, and an aging of the population. We won’t be able to pay the pensions of the elderly because we have taken the wrong road,” he concluded.
Subscribe to our daily newsletter
At Catholic News Agency, our team is committed to reporting the truth with courage, integrity, and fidelity to our faith. We provide news about the Church and the world, as seen through the teachings of the Catholic Church. When you subscribe to the CNA UPDATE, we'll send you a daily email with links to the news you need and, occasionally, breaking news.
As part of this free service you may receive occasional offers from us at EWTN News and EWTN. We won't rent or sell your information, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Click hereOur mission is the truth. Join us!
Your monthly donation will help our team continue reporting the truth, with fairness, integrity, and fidelity to Jesus Christ and his Church.
Donate to CNA