Source link The Catholic church’s view on same-sex couples goes against Christian teachings, the Russian priests argue The Vatican’s recent decision to permit the blessings of same-sex couples is a gross deviation from the Christian faith, the Russian Orthodox Church has said. According to the statement published on the church’s website, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow […]
Source link Catholic bishops in Africa have rejected a recent Vatican declaration allowing extra-liturgical blessings for same-sex couples Pope Francis has described opposition from Catholic bishops in Africa to his directive permitting priests to bless same-sex unions as a special case that is motivated by their cultural beliefs. The Pope made the comment in an […]
Source link Ghanaian and Nigerian Catholic bishops insist that homosexual relationships violate both the laws of God and their countries Catholic bishops in Nigeria and Ghana have declared their refusal to permit priests to bless same-sex unions, despite Pope Francis’ recent declaration allowing such rituals under certain circumstances. The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) […]
Source link The UK’s Confraternity of Catholic Clergy felt compelled to respond to this week’s announcement on blessings and gay relationships An organization of British priests has released an open letter in which it said that the teachings of the Catholic Church were “unchangeable,” in response to a landmark ruling approved by Pope Francis declaring […]
Source link The move is part of a renewed effort to “broaden” the appeal of the Roman Catholic Church The Vatican has said in a landmark ruling approved by Pope Francis that Roman Catholic priests can issue blessings to same-sex couples provided that it does not take place in the context of religious rituals or […]