Is the Church dodging moral debate?

SIR – Oliver Alexandre and his daughter attending Mass at which the priest preached about transgender ideology was a very rare event indeed (Letter, May 31). Generally speaking, priests will steer well clear of controversial moral and ethical topics in their homilies.

However, their experience highlights one of the main crises in the Church, and especially its relationship with young people in today’s world. Mr Alexandre’s daughter could not reconcile her understanding of the teaching of Jesus with the teaching of the Church.