Sir Elton John and partner David Furnish have slammed Pope Benedict XVI for his stand on his stand on homosexuality - ahead of their gay marriage next month (21 Dec, 2005).
The pair is bracing themself for a Catholic backlash when they exchange vows in England next month.
The couple is criticizing the pontiff for his controversial views on contraception and restricting the use of condoms.
Despite the criticism, the couple is determined to go ahead with the same-sex civil marriage, the very day it is made legal in Britain.
