Former Irish President slams Catholic Church, says its teaching on homosexuality ‘ruins people’s lives’.

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Former Irish President Mary McAleese critcized the Catholic Church’s teaching on homosexuality, calling it ‘evil,’ and urged Pope Francis to change it.

McAleese made the comments Friday at the centenary celebration for the Missionary Society of St. Columban, saying that the church’s teaching amounted to homophobia and…