Original sentence: A spokesperson for DignityUSA suggested that Catholic support for gay rights was due to the religion's tradition of social justice, the importance of the family, and better education.Catholic support for gay rights in the country is higher than that of other Christian groups and of the general population.Despite the official position of the Catholic hierarchy on LGBT rights, in some locations, such as North America, Northern and Western Europe, support for LGBT rights (such as same-sex marriage, or protection against discrimination) is stronger among Catholics than among the general population.The United States has the fourth largest Catholic population in the world
Edited sentence: Catholics would also usually support civil unions out of a belief that it was the only way to protect the rights of LGBT people.Despite the official position of the Catholic hierarchy on LGBT rights, in some locations, such as North America, Northern and Western Europe, there is noticeable support for LGBT rights (such as same-sex marriage, or protection against discrimination) amongst the more Liberal Catholics.However this is disputed with conservative Catholics asserting that only 43 % of all Catholics support gay marriage, and only 26 % of those who regularly attend mass.Some Liberals have asserted that Catholics in the USA are more likely to support homosexuality then the general population