Archbishop Objects to Adoptions by Gays

Without barring adoptions by gay families outright, the city’s new archbishop made clear he believes that placing children in same-sex households conflicts with Roman Catholic teachings on homosexuality.

Archbishop George Niederauer wants the archdiocese to bring its adoption program “fully in sync” with the church’s views, said spokesman Maurice Healy.

“Our teaching on marriage and family life precludes these kinds of adoptions,” Healy said. “We need to find another way to help this vulnerable population. How, remains to be worked out.”