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Image via Wikipedia Image via Wikipedia Image via Wikipedia LONDON , March 5, 2012 ( LifeSiteNews.com ) – In a statement released late last month the Catholic archbishop of Westminster “reaffirmed” the “intention and purpose” of the 2007 Pastoral Provision for ministry to homosexuals while suggesting that the way it is being carried out may be under review. The Provision established the notorious “gay” Masses, held at a parish in the Soho district of London that have drawn heavy criticism for the past five years. Archbishop Vincent Nichols wrote in the statement that the foundations of the  Pastoral Provision  are “the moral principles concerning chastity and the Church’s teaching on sexual activity, and the pastoral care of Catholics who are of same-sex orientation.” Archbishop Vincent Nichols However, while expressing support for the idea behind the masses, he said that currently “consideration is being given to the circumstances in which these Masses are celebrated to ensure that

Image via Wikipedia According to The Tablet , the Archbishop of Westminster, England , has publicly expressed support for homosexual civil unions , a move that appears to put him at odds with a clear Vatican decree against supporting such unions confirmed by Pope John Paul II and then- Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (now Pope Benedict) in 2003. Archbishop Vincent Nichols The Tablet reports that, while acknowledging that marriage and civil partnerships are not equal, Archbishop Vincent Nichols stated in a press conference late last month: “we would want to emphasise that civil partnerships actually provide a structure in which people of the same sex who want a lifelong relationship [and] a lifelong partnership can find their place and protection and legal provision.” “As a Church we are very committed to the notion of equality so that people are treated the same across all the activities of life,” Nichols is reported to have said. “The Church holds great store by the value of commitment