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U.S. bishops: Vatican declaration does not change Church teaching on marriage
The Vatican’s new guidance on pastoral blessings prompted a clarifying statement as well as mixed reactions. Read more
Vatican says priests can bless same-sex couples without condoning their lifestyles
Nonliturgical blessings can be a sign of a person seeking God, not a validation of their lifestyle, the new document... Read more
Latvian bishop at Synod: If someone is living in sin, we can’t tell them that’s all right
“If there is a person living in sin and we tell this person, ‘Everything is all right with you, it’s... Read more
German cardinal under fire for admonishing priest over same-sex blessings
A German cardinal was publicly criticized by the powerful Central Committee of German Catholics (ZdK) on Monday. Read more
Archbishop Fernández on new role as Vatican’s doctrinal chief: ‘I will do it my way’
In his first interview since his appointment, Archbishop Víctor Manuel Fernández spoke about handling clerical abuse, the German Synodal Way,... Read more
Conservative Anglican leaders reject archbishop of Canterbury over same-sex union blessings
The provinces issued a statement Feb. 20 accusing the Church of England of breaking communion with those who remain faithful... Read more
Church of England votes to bless same-sex couples
The Church of England’s governing body has voted to bless same-sex couples while leaving unchanged the definition of marriage as... Read more
Church of England won’t recognize gay marriage but will allow certain ceremonies
Proposals now under consideration would uphold traditional Christian teaching that marriage is between one man and one woman. Read more
Cardinal Hollerich: Church blessings for same-sex unions not a settled matter
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, S.J., has said he believes Church blessings for same-sex unions, which the Congregation for the Doctrine of... Read more
Cardinal Arinze explains why Belgian bishops can’t bless same-sex couples
The Belgian bishops’ introduction of blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples has drawn rebuke from the former head of the Vatican’s... Read more
Spanish bishop to Belgian bishops: The Church doesn’t have authority to bless gay unions
Bishop José Ignacio Munilla reminded the Belgian bishops that the blessing of gay unions goes against the teaching of the... Read more
Bishops in Belgium defy Vatican, publish ceremony for blessing same-sex unions
In open defiance of the Vatican, Catholic bishops in Belgium on Tuesday announced the introduction of blessing ceremonies for same-sex... Read more
As Anglican bishops gather, deep divisions over statement on banning same-sex marriage emerge
Following criticism from Anglican bishops, participants in the Lambeth Conference in Canterbury, England will be given the opportunity to “clearly... Read more
German ‘Synodal Way’ meeting ends with call for same-sex blessings, change to Catechism on homosexuality
The votes came on the third and final day of a meeting of the Synodal Assembly. Read more
Spanish theologian warns German Synodal Way poses great danger to the Church
Spanish theologian Fr. José Antonio Fortea has warned of what he calls the serious danger to the Catholic Church posed... Read more
German ‘Synodal Way’ extended to 2023 as assembly ends abruptly after votes on sexual morality, priesthood
The process was originally expected to end in October 2021. Read more
Cardinal Müller calls on Pope Francis to intervene with the Church in Germany
Gerhard Cardinal Müller on Monday called upon the Holy Father to intervene in the German situation to correct clerics who... Read more
German foreign minister welcomes day of same-sex blessings ahead of papal audience
Heiko Maas backed the blessing ceremonies held in around 80 German cities on May 10. Read more
Blessing same-sex couples a diabolical and sacrilegious act, priest affirms
Fr. Hugo Valdemar, canon penitentiary of the Archdiocese of Mexico, said that the blessing that priests and pastoral workers gave... Read more
German Catholics defy Vatican with blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples
Ceremonies took place in around 80 cities, though the precise number of services is unknown. Read more
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