Religion teacher fired for gay volunteering

by Giulia Parini
[…] "I'm unemployed, the Vicariate didn't renew my contract," says Professor Petrucci, "and the reason, explained only verbally, is that I supported condoms in school. I was already recalled a year ago for being a left-wing homosexual." So Genesio, a devout Catholic with a degree in theology, decided to tell the story, receiving support from the students at Keplero, where he had taught for eight years: "We're with him," assures the school representative, Alberto Belloni, "we'll discuss how to support him at school." An appeal is ready with the Arcigay association […]