article_snippet.sent: the Catholic Church has been accused of blocking the appointment of the first ever homosexual ambassador to Vatican City.
article_snippet.sent: But Homosexual diplomat's appointment was met 'with a stony silence', according to the French media.
article_snippet.sent: Homosexual diplomat's appointment was met 'with a stony silence' by the Vatican (pictured), according to French media .
article_snippet.sent: Le Monde newspaper added: 'The homosexuality of the appointee would have triggered a barrage against the appointee.'
article_snippet.sent: Le Monde writes ironically that Stefanini counted without the 'charitable souls in Paris and Rome who wanted to turn Stefanini sexual orientation into a disability' and 'mobilised to derail Stefanini nomination'.
article_snippet.sent: Gay marriage was legalised in France under the presidency of Mr Hollande, who is a father of four who has never wed, despite having numerous girlfriends.
highlights_snippet.sent: Homosexual diplomat's appointment met with silence from the Vatican .
  