He speculated that the Boy Scouts' decision to reconsider its policy is due to financial and political pressure.
"It seems that one or more of your major corporate donors is pressuring you, and others are bullying you, to change the Boy Scout policy to admit homosexuals," he said, adding that "(m)oney with dangerous conditions attached is not a donation - it's a bribe."
In recent months, several significant donors – including Intel, UPS and Merck - have stopped giving funds to the Boy Scouts of America due to the ban on homosexual members. The organization had previously defended its policy, explaining that it aligns with the group's values, respects parental rights and avoids distractions.
The Diocese of Arlington, Va., which has 68 parishes and sponsors about 50 Boy Scout troops, will be watching the situation closely, alongside other parishes and dioceses around the nation.
"The clarity and courage of the Boy Scouts of America over the years in the face of considerable cultural, political and legal pressure has been a blessing," said Michael Donohue, director of communications for the Diocese of Arlington.
Donohue told CNA that the diocese "is pleased to sponsor Boy Scout troops in its parishes, as are many Catholic dioceses across the nation."
He explained that diocesan officials are awaiting the final results of the upcoming Boy Scouts meeting.
"Obviously, any substantive changes in the mission or policies of the Boy Scouts of America would require the diocese's careful consideration," he said.