It’s just pro gay bias from the Times. A gay person has always been welcome to come to Mass. If they are a participant in the lifestyle, they must to to confession and repent, just as straight people do if they commit adultery, etc. I think there is a chance that they can correct their life if they go to regular Mass, as opposed to not going, so what is the down side?
That said, gay marriage doesn’t exist, and if they persist in gay sex, they are in constant mortal sin.
I think you hit the nail on the head. Gays, like liars, thieves, adulterers, i.e. everybody, need God and His inspiration to change their ways.
If a person is gay, and striving to be chaste, they have to deal with the oppressive pressure from the “gay community” to not be chaste. While it is analogous with our current sexualized society, I would guess its worse.
The Cardinal is walking a fine line. God loves you, come to Mass, worship with the Church. However, the message should not be come to Mass with your “husband” and promote fornication.