Priest 'sorry' for gay comments

Gay Pride parades were described in the minister's blog as "obscene"A Church of England priest has issued a "full and complete apology" for remarks he made on gay people in his blog. The Reverend Peter Mullen suggested homosexuals should have their backsides tattooed with the slogan: "Sodomy can seriously damage your health". Mr Mullen, 66, a rector in the City of London, said he had been joking but admitted his words were "injudicious". He said he did not mean to criticise individual people but "the promoters of gay culture". On Monday a Diocese of London spokeswoman said the "highly offensive" remarks did not reflect its views.  I did not intend to cause offence when I made some joking remarks about homosexuals  The Reverend Peter Mullen The comments have since been removed from the clergyman's blog following talks with officials at the diocese. more