Gay groups angry with Pope

Gay groups and activists have reportedly reacted angrily after Pope Benedict XVI said that mankind needed to be saved from a destructive blurring of gender.



Speaking yesterday, Pope Benedict said that saving humanity from homosexual or transsexual behaviour was as important as protecting the environment.



The UK\'s Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement has described the Pope’s remarks as irresponsible and unacceptable.



The row erupted as news emerged that the pontiff is to pay his first visit to the Holy Land in May next year.