“Like any other institution, the Vatican shouldn't discriminate against people based on their sexual orientation.”

— Michael Morley, builder, Lawrence

“No, because they take a vow of celibacy. If they stay true to that, then it shouldn't matter. They would basically be classifying all homosexual men as pedophiles.”

— Tiffany Gammon, retail sales, Lawrence

“No. The Vatican has much more pressing issues to address than the sexuality of their priests.”

— Patrick Roberts, Cooper Union junior, New York

“I don't think so. A person's sexual orientation shouldn't have anything to do with their status in the church.”

— Kristina Biggs, graphic artist, rural Lawrence