Bishop Francesco Nolè, of the Italian city of Tursi, has said that gays should neither receive communion nor be given funerals.

Bishop Nolè, interviewed for an Italian Christian website, said:
"Our behaviour, which could be perceived as mean or cruel, in the long-run often heals and evangelises.

"We must have the courage and tact, perhaps first informing the individual, or the families if he has passed, that it’s not possible to administer a communion or funeral. We would perhaps pray for his soul, which must be done.”