Sounds as if this writer wants to "force" Catholicism into submission to the will of the state with regard to this, but is not particularly concerned about other religous traditions who also do not go along with his vision of how religion should operate in a secular state. You notice that there is no mention of Muslim, Hindu, Judiasm and so on. Once again, the Catholic Church is being singled out for a type of punitive legislation that would not apply to ALL religions.
When I read about stories like this, I see it as convincing evidence that Catholicism is the one true faith.
Agreed, the Catholic Church was singled out. I believe all Christian Churches that preach against sin (including homosexuality) will be persecuted. It will start as hate speech against people who practice homosexuality, beastiality, polygamy, witchcraft and will digress from there. All churches need to be on the alert and come to the defence of the others.