The Vatican’s orthodoxy office issued a formal response to a question about whether Catholic clergy can bless gay unions. The answer, contained in a two-page explanation published in seven languages and approved by Pope Francis, was “negative.” https://t.co/6EXdyJFNg7
— The Associated Press (@AP) March 15, 2021
The Vatican said on Monday that priests could not bless same-sex unions.
— The New York Times (@nytimes) March 15, 2021
Its doctrinal watchdog issued the judgment in response to questions from some religious leaders who sought to be more welcoming and inclusive of gay couples. https://t.co/i3XQSFpZV9
The Vatican on Monday forbade blessings of same-sex relationships, reaffirming Catholic teaching on marriage and sexuality when several liberal bishops, including the head of the German Catholic bishops’ conference, have called for the blessings https://t.co/BgsTwM1ti1
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) March 15, 2021
The Vatican holds that gays must be treated with dignity and respect, but that gay sex is “intrinsically disordered.” Catholic teaching holds that marriage between a man and woman is part of God’s plan and is intended for the sake of creating new life. https://t.co/VY6qXcsUtV
— WSPA 7News (@WSPA7) March 15, 2021
The Vatican says that priests and other church ministers cannot bless same-sex unions and that such blessings are "not licit" if carried out
— Yahoo News (@YahooNews) March 15, 2021
Pope Francis approved the response, adding that it was "not intended to be a form of unjust discrimination..." https://t.co/xaCFs8pVri
Pope Francis calls for same-sex civil union laws in a new documentary. https://t.co/qdbtpVGfyt
— Twitter Moments (@TwitterMoments) October 21, 2020
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