I've always felt at home in the Church. Catholics are often more laid back than they are given credit for - presumably because at the back of their minds they realize that, if necessary, they can always confess everything to their local priest.

A number of individuals tried to make my homosexuality a topic of debate. I admittedly found that rather upsetting.

I've always felt at home in the Church. Catholics are often more laid back than they are given credit for - presumably because at the back of their minds they realize that, if necessary, they can always confess everything to their local priest.

The reality is that most gay couples don't want to adopt a child. Those who do, though, are often prepared to devote themselves entirely to their adoptive child.

Anyone who still feels today that he has to lead a double life because he's gay is driven by a fear that I think is unfounded.

I've never made a secret of my homosexuality.

I don't support gay marriage despite being a conservative. I support gay marriage because I am a conservative.