He is a celibate gay man, and that makes him a true Catholic.
His is a difficult path and he believes in the Church and is doing his best to live by the Church.
He is not demanding to be a practicing homosexual AND Catholic. That would be oxymoronic.
His is a statement of faith in the Church and God, not in homosexuality.
He should be celebrated for his strength of faith and conviction.
You are so correct... love the sinner... hate the sin.